Research to Enhance the Impact and Diversification of Psychology & Law Research
AP-LS funds innovative research that advances and diversifies psychology and law, focusing on novel topics, interdisciplinary methods, and projects with real-world impact.
Funder: American Psychology-Law Society
Due Dates: October 15, 2026: Pre-proposal (1,000-word prospectus) submission deadline (11:59 p.m. PST) | December 16, 2026: Full proposal submission deadline (invited investigators; 11:59 p.m. PST)
Funding Amounts: Small/Seed: $1,000–$5,000 (12 months) | Large: $15,000–$50,000 (12–18 months)
Summary: Supports innovative, cross-disciplinary research to diversify and advance psychology and law, emphasizing novel topics and practical impact.
Key Information: At least one co-PI must be an AP-LS member; students may not be sole PI but can serve as co-PI.
Description
This grant from the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) aims to stimulate interdisciplinary research addressing understudied topics at the intersection of psychology and law. The initiative seeks projects that use innovative theoretical or methodological approaches, foster collaborations with practitioners or policymakers, and broaden the discipline’s impact—especially for disadvantaged groups or underrepresented research domains. Proposals should demonstrate potential for transformative contributions to the field and are encouraged to address novel populations, problems, or processes within legal systems.
