Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Policy Fellowship
This fellowship offers doctoral students hands-on experience in psychology-related public policy, including research, advocacy, and professional development with SPSSI and APA in Washington, DC.
Funder: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Summer fellowship, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 stipend for 8–12 weeks; up to $1,500 for travel/relocation or living expenses; conference and institute fees covered
Summary: Hands-on summer fellowship for doctoral students to engage in psychology-related public policy work with SPSSI and APA in Washington, DC.
Key Information: Applicants are strongly encouraged to also apply to the APA Minority Fellowship Program Psychology Summer Institute.
Description
This predoctoral summer fellowship honors Dalmas A. Taylor, a leader in advancing the inclusion of people of color in psychology, and provides doctoral students with the opportunity to work on public policy issues in Washington, DC. Funded by the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) and administered in partnership with APA Advocacy and the APA Minority Fellowship Program, the fellowship emphasizes hands-on participation in policy activities such as attending hearings, crafting policy briefs, writing blog posts, planning webinars, and conducting background research.
Fellows collaborate with SPSSI and APA policy staff, engage with leaders at the intersection of psychology and policy, and participate in major events including the SPSSI Summer Conference and the APA Minority Fellowship Program Summer Psychology Institute. The program is designed to be flexible, with both in-person and virtual components tailored to the fellow’s needs and academic schedule.
