The Applied Social Issues Internship
Funds internships for applied psychological and social science research in partnership with organizations to address real-world social issues and create practical community solutions.
Funder: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $300 to $2,500 (one-time award, typically for research costs or stipends).
Summary: Supports applied research partnerships with organizations to address real-world social issues through psychological and social science.
Key Information: Applicant must be a SPSSI member and an undergraduate senior, graduate student, or first-year postdoc.
Description
This program funds internships for research projects that are conducted in partnership with a community or government organization, public interest group, or other not-for-profit entity. The goal is to foster applied research that addresses real-world social issues, translating psychological and social science knowledge into practical community solutions. Projects should be designed to have tangible impact, with a focus on theoretical rationale, assessment of effectiveness, and dissemination of findings to relevant stakeholders and policymakers.
