James McKeen Cattell Sabbatical Awards
The James McKeen Cattell Sabbatical Awards fund psychologists' extended research sabbaticals to advance psychological science, supplementing institutional support.
Funder: James McKeen Cattell Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000; award supplements home institution sabbatical allowance, not to exceed half salary or $40,000
Summary: Supports extended sabbatical leave for psychologists to advance research by supplementing institutional sabbatical funds.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The James McKeen Cattell Sabbatical Awards provide psychologists with funding to extend their sabbatical leave, enabling a full academic year of focused research. The award supplements the regular sabbatical allowance from the recipient’s home institution, allowing scholars to pursue transformative research projects that advance psychological science. Administered by the James McKeen Cattell Fund, these awards have supported innovative research in psychology for over fifty years.
