Division 41 Graduate Student Grants-in-Aid
This grant funds graduate student research that rigorously investigates important issues at the intersection of psychology and law.
Funder: American Psychology-Law Society
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Cycle 1) | February 15, 2027 (Cycle 2) | October 15, 2025 (Cycle 1) | February 15, 2026 (Cycle 2)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award; funds support empirical graduate research in psychology and law.
Summary: Supports graduate student research projects addressing psycholegal issues with an emphasis on methodological rigor and field significance.
Key Information: Applicants must be AP-LS student affiliate members and have IRB approval at submission.
Description
This grant supports empirical research by graduate students focused on psycholegal issues. Administered by the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS, Division 41 of APA), the program aims to foster innovative, rigorous, and impactful research at the intersection of psychology and law. Projects should be future or early-stage and demonstrate clear relevance to the field. Proposals are evaluated on relevancy, rationale, methodology, significance, open science practices, feasibility, and budget justification.
