The purpose of this one-time grant opportunity is to provide some funding for members of Division 15 who need to travel to the APA Convention in Washington D.C. but have lost their travel funds due to a cancelled grant or reduction or loss of travel support from your department or university.
This funding opportunity is limited members of Division 15 who 1) are presenting authors, session organizers, or session moderators for papers or sessions that have been accepted for presentation at the APA Conference in Washington D.C. in August, 2026; and 2) do not have adequate funding from a grant, department, or university to cover travel expenses to the conference.
Proposal Requirements
Qualifications
The authors of submitted proposals must be researchers in educational psychology and must be Fellows, members, associates, or affiliates of Division 15. Applicants can be at any stage of their career, including late, middle, or early-career scholars. PhD students are also welcome to apply. Applications will be considered from individuals working in academic institutions, research and development organizations, or other research venues. Those receiving funds from any other Division 15 grant are not eligible for this travel award. For those individuals who are not currently APA or Division 15 members, they should consult the Division website on how to become a member at www.apadiv15.org/join.
Monetary Award
We have $10,000 available to fund multiple grants ranging from $500-$1200. Grants funded will depend upon the quality, overall number of submissions, and alignment of the proposed project to the goals of the initiative. Funds are awarded as reimbursement for travel expenses, so receipts must be submitted for reimbursement.
What to Submit
- A title page with address, institution, phone, email, and title of the paper or session accepted for presentation at the APA Conference in 2026.
- A proposal of not more than one single-spaced page describing why you need to attend the conference, how your travel funding has been impacted, what other potential sources of travel funding you may have, if any, and budget outlining how the monies will be expended and justification for why the funds are needed.
The review committee will conduct a review of all applications. Therefore, please use this form to submit your PDF application: https://forms.gle/AYED9SNaf3yQ9ksn6 . Your PDF should be labeled with a submission file code consisting of a color name and a 4-digit number of your choosing (Pink1234, Orange5013, etc.) to avoid names or institutional affiliations associated with your submission. Please also complete all other fields on the form so that once our review process is complete, we can successfully link your proposal with your contact information to deliver decisions. If you have any difficulty using the submission form, please send your PDF proposal to Wade George by email (wade.george@apadiv15.org) instead.
When to Apply
Completed applications should be submitted by no later than 11:59 (PST) on April 30, 2026.