K. Anders Ericsson Dissertation Research Grant
Supports dissertation research on expertise and skill acquisition, with emphasis on expert performance and deliberate practice frameworks.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: October 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: 1 grant of $11,000 for up to 12 months
Summary: Supports dissertation research on expertise and skill acquisition, emphasizing expert performance and deliberate practice.
Description
This grant provides support for one graduate student annually to conduct dissertation research in the broad field of expertise and skill acquisition. The program prioritizes projects that apply the expert performance approach and/or examine the effects of deliberate practice across diverse skill domains. Proposals that incorporate process tracing methods, the expert-performance approach, or a deliberate practice framework to better understand superior skill development are especially encouraged.
