MacArthur Award
The MacArthur Award funds graduate research on adjudicative competence in juveniles and adults, aiming to advance psychology-law science and support diverse early-career researchers.
Funder: American Psychology-Law Society
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award; typically supports one-year graduate research projects.
Summary: Supports graduate student research on adjudicative competence in juveniles and adults, providing seed or standalone funding.
Key Information: Applicants must be AP-LS student members and have IRB approval prior to submission; only one application per cycle.
Description
This award provides up to $2,000 in funding for graduate student research focused on adjudicative competence in juveniles and adults. The MacArthur Award is intended to support both early-stage ("seed money") and standalone research projects that address criminal competence. It is an extension of the AP-LS Grants in Aid for Graduate Students program, with a special focus on projects that advance understanding in this critical area at the intersection of psychology and law.
Preference is given to applicants who have not previously received the award. Research proposals are evaluated primarily on quality, significance, and the appropriateness of the proposed budget. The award aims to foster innovative research and support graduate students from underrepresented groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, LGBTQIA individuals, and students with physical disabilities.
