Robert S. Daniel Teaching Excellence Award (4 Year College or University) Grant

Robert S. Daniel Teaching Excellence Award (4 Year College or University) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for the Teaching of Psychology
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: December 05, 2025

Summary

The Robert S. Daniel Teaching Excellence Award honors outstanding teaching in psychology at 4-year colleges and universities. Sponsored by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, this award recognizes educators who excel in effective teaching, mentoring, scholarship, and service. Applicants should be current STP members and can apply for one award per year. Awards include $1500 and a plaque, showcasing commitment to educational excellence and diversity in teaching.

Overview

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP; Division 2 of the American Psychological Association) announces its awards program for outstanding teachers of psychology. Consistent with our Mission Statement and the Statement on Addressing Systemic Racism and Inequity in STP, we encourage applications from colleagues who are from underrepresented groups and have diverse backgrounds and experiences. Teaching awards of $1500 and a plaque are bestowed for outstanding performance in six categories, including the Robert S. Daniel Teaching Excellence Award (4-year colleges or universities). The Robert S. Daniel Teaching Excellence Award recognizes teaching excellence at 4-year colleges or universities, and is based on the following five criteria: (1) effective teaching; (2) mentoring student professional development; (3) advancing teaching and learning through scholarship; (4) advancing teaching and learning through service; and (5) training high school, community college, or college/university teachers. Applicants will not be expected to have achieved recognition in all five criteria. More information on supportive evidence for these five criteria can be found here.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants are eligible to apply for only one award each year. Applicants should be currently teaching. Applicants must be members of STP and may join STP at any time. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.