SIOP Humanitarian Award Grant

SIOP Humanitarian Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation (SIOP)
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: May 14, 2025

Summary

The SIOP Humanitarian Award recognizes outstanding humanitarian contributions related to Industrial/Organizational Psychology. This prestigious award, presented by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation, highlights efforts that improve worker lives, promote social responsibility, and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The recipient receives a plaque and a cash prize of $1,500. Nominations require a letter from a SIOP member, and both individuals and teams can be nominated.

Overview

The SIOP Foundation is committed to improving the lives of workers and the functioning of organizations through the science and practice of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The SIOP Humanitarian Award is given for sustained, significant, and outstanding humanitarian contributions related to I-O psychology. Contributions can be made in a variety of ways which may include but are not limited to: Applying the practice and science of I-O psychology towards significant and/or sustained humanitarian initiatives, development of internal capacity, increasing opportunities for (what the International Labor Organization refers to as) “decent work,” and development of policy.Promoting prosocial I-O psychology through work with national and international non-governmental organizations and multilateral agencies.Notable contributions to theory and/or practice/field work in the area of humanitarian work psychology (deliberate and organized efforts to enhance human welfare and development).Significant impact on the field of I-O psychology through a focus on social responsibility and reduction of human suffering.Contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through I-O Psychology (e.g., poverty reduction, food security, health and well-being, equitable quality education, gender equality, sustainable energy, decent work, sustainable industrialization/innovation, inclusivity and justice within society, sustainable consumption/production, fighting climate change, creation of global partnerships for sustainable development). These contributions may take the form of an intense focus on a single humanitarian initiative or significant contributions to multiple humanitarian projects. The recipient of each award is given a plaque and a cash prize of $1,500.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. A nomination letter by a SIOP member is required.Self-nominations are welcome.Only members of SIOP may be nominated for the award.The nominee may be an individual, or may also be a team of contributors. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.