Division 49 Richard Moreland Dissertation of the Year Award
The Division 49 Richard Moreland Dissertation of the Year Award honors outstanding doctoral research advancing knowledge of group phenomena, presented by the American Psychological Foundation.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 award, commemorative plaque, and three-year Division 49 membership (one award annually)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding doctoral dissertations advancing the understanding of group phenomena, with recognition at the APA convention and Division 49 membership.
Key Information: Only self-nominations for dissertations defended in the award year are accepted.
Description
This award honors exceptional doctoral dissertations that contribute to the understanding of group phenomena, including research on any aspect of group behavior using any methodology and focusing on any type of group. The recipient is recognized at the annual American Psychological Association (APA) convention and receives a monetary prize, a commemorative plaque, and a three-year membership to APA Division 49 (Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy). The award underscores the American Psychological Foundation’s commitment to advancing scholarship in group psychology.
