The Graen Grant funds graduate research on how leaders and teams impact organizational innovation, learning, or performance, supported by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation.
Funder: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2028 (Nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; single payment; no overhead/indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports graduate student research on leaders or teams and their impact on organizational innovation, learning, or performance, with an emphasis on practical application.
Key Information: Only SIOP Student members (graduate level) are eligible; project must be a master's thesis/equivalent or dissertation.
The Graen Grant for Student Research on Leaders and/or Teams is designed to support graduate students conducting master's theses, equivalent projects, or doctoral dissertations focused on leaders and/or teams within organizations. The grant aims to advance research with strong practical implications for organizational innovation, learning, or performance. Established in honor of George B. Graen, a pioneer in leadership and organizational psychology, the program encourages research that bridges theory and practice to enhance both academic knowledge and real-world effectiveness.