Lorraine D. Eyde Fund Grant
The Lorraine D. Eyde Fund Grant supports research on ethical, valid, and fair psychological testing, with emphasis on bias, reliability, and the impact on diverse and marginalized populations.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: 2 grants of $3,500 each, awarded annually; project funding duration up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports research on the ethical and professional use of psychological tests, with emphasis on test validity, bias, and fairness for diverse populations.
Key Information: No institutional indirect/overhead costs allowed; open to graduate students and early career psychologists (≤10 years postdoctoral).
Description
The Lorraine D. Eyde Fund Grant, administered by the American Psychological Foundation, is dedicated to advancing research on the ethical and professional use of psychological tests. The grant honors Lorraine D. Eyde’s legacy by supporting projects that address critical issues such as privacy, confidentiality, test reliability and validity, employment selection, test construction, qualifications for administering tests, and the impact of race, gender, and transgender issues on testing practices. Special emphasis is placed on investigating inherent bias in tests and testing procedures, particularly as they affect underserved or marginalized groups. The program welcomes proposals from a wide range of content areas, including neuropsychology, personality, vocational psychology, educational and cognitive testing, and related fields.
