Proposals due no later than 11:59 (EST) on April 30, 2022.
Division 15 invites proposals for educational psychology research projects that have direct implications for educational policy. The grant program will consider proposals from different theoretical and methodological perspectives, and from scholars with diverse backgrounds and at any career stage. Particularly encouraged are proposals for projects that adopt a social justice lens on the role of policy in educational psychological processes. For example, projects might focus on understanding the role of a specific educational policy in the educational psychological processes among people from marginalized groups. Projects must consider the role of context (e.g., educational practices) in these phenomena. In addition, grantees will be asked to reflect on their own experiences and role as an educational psychologist who is conducting policy-oriented research.
Proposal Requirements
Qualifications
The authors of submitted projects must be researchers in the area of educational psychology (regardless if their doctorate is in Educational Psychology) and must be Fellows, members, associates, or affiliates of Division 15. Individuals who are not currently APA or Division 15 members should consult the Division’s 15 website on how to become a member at www.apadiv15.org/join. Applicants can be at any stage of career. Doctoral candidates are welcome to apply as collaborators of scholars with conferred doctoral degrees. Applications will be considered from individuals working in educational organizations (e.g., higher education institutions, school districts), research and development organizations, or other research venues that include a research ethics committee.
Monetary Award
The grant program will allocate up to $15,000 to fund multiple grants ranging from $1,000-$5,000. Funds are awarded in one lump sum, to the recipient’s institution. The institution must agree to be responsible for administering the funds and accounting to the IRS. These funds cannot be used to pay indirect costs; funds are only provided for direct costs associated with conducting the research. Funds may be used to pay for research assistant time, technology tools directly related to the research activities, participant incentives, and for travel to the APA conference. Funds may not be used for salary or stipends, APA Division 15 membership, or fees/travel to non-APA affiliated meetings/conferences.
What to Submit
- A Title Page with the title of the research proposal, author name(s), institution(s), address(es), email address(es), and abstract (150-200 words).
- A Blinded Project Narrative of up to 2000 words describing the proposed research, structured with the following sections: Statement of the Problem, Theoretical Framework, Research Question(s), and Research Design. The references, tables (up to 2) and/or figures (up to 2) are not counted toward the word limit. Make sure to remove authors’ names in the project narrative.
- A 1-page Budget outlining how the monies will be expended and justification for why the funds are needed.
- A Timeline that includes the start and end dates of the project, as well as key project events and milestones.
- A Current Vita for each author listed, including date of conferral of doctoral degree.
- A Letter of Support from your institution, indicating the institution’s capacity to administer the funds (if awarded) and acknowledging the grant will not pay any indirect costs.
- A 1-page reflective positionality statement from each author (these statements will not be used in the evaluation of the submission). These statements should include a narrative describing who you are as an educational psychologist: personal background and main relevant experiences, personal and professional goals, central values and beliefs, relevant attributes pertaining to the role, and how this positionality relates to the proposed project, to anticipated growth, and possible challenges and how you may address them.
The review committee will conduct a blind review of all proposals. Therefore, please use this form (https://forms.gle/KZBYLugzgkN76WGu8) to submit your PDF application. All submission components should be uploaded in 1 PDF file which can not exceed 10 MB. Your PDF should be labeled as LastName_Div15_2022.pdf. Please also complete all other fields on the form. If you have any difficulty using the submission form, please email Wade George ([email protected]).
When to Apply
Completed applications should be submitted by no later than 11:59 (EST) on April 30, 2022. Awardees will be notified by June 1, 2022 for projects slated to begin no earlier than July 1, 2022. Project end dates should be no later than December 1, 2023.
Criteria and Obligations
Proposals will be evaluated based on their potential contribution to educational psychology and their scientific merits inclusive of the theoretical grounding of the work, how well the project aligns with the goals of the grant program, the soundness of the methods, and the implications of the potential findings for policy and/or practice in educational psychology. Awardees will be expected to:
- Submit a 1-page final report at the end of the proposed project (December 1, 2023).
- Submit a 1-page reflective positionality statement at the end-of-term that reflects on their experiences and learning throughout the project.
- Submit a proposal to present their findings at the 2024 Annual APA Conference.
- Present their experiences and learning throughout the project at a 2024 APA Conference invited session.
The Division must be acknowledged in any presentations or publications that result from this funding.
Questions? Please contact Benjamin Brock at [email protected]