APS Teaching Fund
The APS Teaching Fund from the Association for Psychological Science supports innovative projects that advance psychological science education and public understanding worldwide.
Funder: Association for Psychological Science
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027 (annual; March 1 & October 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; nonrenewable, seed funding for new initiatives.
Summary: Supports innovative projects that advance the teaching and public understanding of psychological science worldwide.
Key Information: Instructor salaries, course buy-outs, computers, and overhead are not funded (except for student time).
Description
The APS Teaching Fund provides small, competitive grants to support projects that enhance the teaching and public understanding of psychological science. Funded by the Association for Psychological Science with support from The David and Carol Myers Foundation, this program aims to foster excellence and innovation in psychological science education for students and the broader public, both in the United States and internationally. Projects may focus on developing new teaching tools, scholarly research on teaching methods, conferences, technology-enhanced learning, international collaboration, or other creative approaches that meaningfully advance how psychological science is taught and learned.
