The Graen Grant supports graduate research on how leaders and teams impact innovation, learning, or performance in organizations, funded by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation.
Funder: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Nomination/submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 (one-time award; no overhead allowed)
Summary: Supports graduate student research on leaders and teams in organizational contexts, emphasizing innovation, learning, or performance with practical application.
Key Information: Only one proposal per review cycle per grant; prior recipients within 2 years are ineligible.
The Graen Grant for Student Research on Leaders and/or Teams, administered by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Foundation, is designed to support graduate students conducting research that advances understanding of leaders and teams within organizations. Projects should focus on how leadership and teamwork contribute to organizational innovation, learning, or performance, with a strong emphasis on practical application and real-world impact. The grant honors Dr. George B. Graen, a pioneer in leadership and organizational psychology.