Dissertation Grant
The Society for Personality Assessment’s Dissertation Grant funds doctoral research that advances the science of personality assessment, with results presented at the SPA Annual Convention.
Funder: Society for Personality Assessment
Due Dates: October 14, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $800 per award; single-year, dissertation-specific funding
Summary: Supports dissertation research in personality assessment, with an expectation to present findings at the SPA Annual Convention.
Key Information: Applicants may apply to multiple SPA grants but can only be awarded one.
Description
The Society for Personality Assessment (SPA) Dissertation Grant provides financial support to doctoral candidates conducting dissertation research in the field of personality assessment. The grant aims to foster high-quality, innovative, and impactful scholarly work that advances the science and practice of personality assessment. Recipients are expected to share their research findings at a forthcoming SPA Annual Convention, contributing to the professional community and the ongoing development of the field.
