Researchers in the Global South Grants Program
This grant funds international SPSSI members for substantive research on social issues in the Global South, aiming to advance psychological knowledge and benefit local communities.
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 PhD holders; occasionally higher for exceptional cases.
Summary: Supports international SPSSI members conducting social issues research in the Global South or Majority World.
Key Information: Applicants must be SPSSI members; preference for work based in and about the Global South.
Description
The Researchers in the Global South (RGS) Grants Program, offered by the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), funds international members conducting research on social issues outside the United States, with a focus on the Global South and Majority World regions (including Africa, Latin America, Asia, and southern/eastern Europe). The program aims to advance impactful research that benefits communities in these regions and contributes to the field of psychology. Proposals from underrepresented institutions, graduate students (especially at the dissertation stage), junior scholars, and volunteer research teams are encouraged. Funding supports actual (not pilot) projects and is not available for institutional indirect costs.
