Researchers in the Global South Grants Program
The Researchers in the Global South Grants Program funds SPSSI members to conduct impactful social issues research in Global South and Majority World regions.
Funder: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Fall round) | May 1, 2027 (Spring round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 for graduate students; up to $2,000 for postdoctoral researchers; exceptions may be made for larger awards in special cases.
Summary: Supports SPSSI members conducting research on social issues in the Global South and Majority World regions, with emphasis on substantive, impactful projects outside the US.
Key Information: Applicants must be SPSSI members; preference for researchers based in the Global South.
Description
This grant program is designed to foster impactful research on social issues in Global South and Majority World contexts, such as Africa, Latin America, Asia, and southern/eastern Europe. Administered by the Internationalization Committee of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), the program funds international SPSSI members to conduct substantive research projects that address unique, timely, or underrepresented topics. It encourages applications from junior scholars, graduate students (especially at the dissertation stage), research teams, and those at institutions with limited research support. Projects must advance understanding of social issues relevant to the Global South and demonstrate clear potential to benefit local communities or the field of psychology in these regions.
