Roger E. Kirk Division 5 Author of the Year Award and Department Grant
Roger E. Kirk Division 5 Author of the Year Award and Department Grant supports psychologists and their departments, honoring writing and funding research or teaching to improve quantitative practice.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | January 15, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $65,000: $50,000 individual award plus $15,000 home department grant
Summary: Recognizes psychologists whose writings improve quantitative teaching and practice, with additional funding for their home departments.
Key Information: Nominees must be psychologists with a doctoral degree; self-nominations and nominations by others are encouraged.
Description
Administered by the American Psychological Foundation (APF) and sponsored by Division 5, this award recognizes psychologists contributing to the body of work on quantitative methods. Its central focus is writing that can significantly improve the teaching of quantitative procedures or quantitative practices. Preference is given to authors of a book or document published by a scholarly press or in a peer-reviewed journal.
The program pairs individual recognition with support for the recipient’s home department. The departmental grant supports quantitative and statistics activities, including related research or teaching. Selection considers impact, innovation, contributions to the field, and alignment with the award’s purpose.
