[Division 2: Society for The Teaching of Psychology](https://teachpsych.org)

July 1, 2026

Up to $750 per award; partial funding may be given if applications exceed available funds.

Supports STP member graduate students presenting at the Annual Conference on Teaching by providing travel assistance.

Applicants must be STP members and graduate students at the time of the conference.

--- ## Description This grant supports graduate students who are members of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) and are presenting at the STP Annual Conference on Teaching. The program aims to enhance professional development and encourage diverse participation by helping defray travel costs for graduate students. The funding is intended to support those whose conference attendance will improve their teaching of psychology, with priority given to those presenting research. --- ## Due Dates - July 1, 2026: Proposal/application submission deadline (annual deadline) Applicants will be notified of award decisions by August 15. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $750 per recipient - Partial funding may be awarded if the number of applications exceeds available funding. - Funds are to be used for travel expenses to attend and present at the STP Annual Conference on Teaching. Allowable expenses are detailed in the [STP Travel Reimbursement Guidelines](https://teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/publications/STP%20Travel%20Reimbursement%20Guidelines.pdf). --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a current STP member. - Applicant must be a graduate student at the time of the conference. - Highest priority is given to graduate students who are presenting research at the conference. - Recipients must submit a brief follow-up report after the conference describing their activities, benefits gained, and use of funds. --- ## Application Process - Submit your application online through the [application portal](https://teachpsych.org/applygradtravel) (login required). - Applications are evaluated based on how conference attendance will improve the applicant’s teaching of psychology and alignment with STP's mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements. - Review the [policies regarding STP awards and grant programs](https://teachpsych.org/members/policies) before applying. - After the conference, funded applicants must submit a 1–2 paragraph follow-up report to grad-travel@teachpsych.org and follow the [Travel Reimbursement Guidelines](https://teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/publications/STP%20Travel%20Reimbursement%20Guidelines.pdf) for reimbursement. --- ## Additional Information - If the number of qualified applications is high, not all applicants may receive the full $750 amount. - The grant strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. - For more information about the conference location, travel, and accommodations, see [ACT 2026 Location, Hotel, and Travel Information](https://teachpsych.org/LocationTravelHotel). --- ## External Links - [Graduate Student Travel Grant program page](https://teachpsych.org/gradtravel) - [Application Portal](https://teachpsych.org/applygradtravel) - [STP Annual Conference on Teaching](https://teachpsych.org/conferences/act) - [Travel Reimbursement Guidelines (PDF)](https://teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/publications/STP%20Travel%20Reimbursement%20Guidelines.pdf) - [STP Policies and Procedures Manual](https://teachpsych.org/members/policies) - [List of Previous Recipients](https://teachpsych.org/TravelGrantPastRecipients) - [Conference Location & Travel Info](https://teachpsych.org/LocationTravelHotel) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Additional Info | |----------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Chair, Graduate Student Travel Grant Committee (Nicole Alea Albada) | [grad-travel@teachpsych.org](mailto:grad-travel@teachpsych.org) | For application and program questions | | STP General Contact | [stp@teachpsych.org](mailto:stp@teachpsych.org) | General Society for the Teaching of Psychology contact | | Conference Director | [annual-conference@teachpsych.org](mailto:annual-conference@teachpsych.org) | Conference logistics and travel info | | Phone | 202-336-6013 | |

Graduate Student Travel Grant

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