F.J. McGuigan Dissertation Award
Supports dissertation research that integrates behavioral and neural approaches to advance understanding of mental function in behavioral or brain science.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 (one award, typically for 1 year)
Summary: Supports dissertation research on mental function, integrating behavioral and neural perspectives, in behavioral or brain science.
Key Information: Dualistic approaches typical of much contemporary cognitive research are ineligible.
Description
This award supports dissertation research that advances understanding of mental function—including cognition, affect, or motivation—by integrating behavioral and neural perspectives. The program encourages innovative projects compatible with the goals of F.J. McGuigan, spanning any area of behavioral or brain science, including modern cognitive psychology. The aim is to foster research that bridges behavioral and neural approaches to the study of mental processes.
