The SIOP Visionary Circle funds groundbreaking industrial-organizational psychology research with the potential for transformative, long-term workplace impact.
Funder: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2028 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award size varies; previous awards have supported multi-investigator, multi-year research projects.
Summary: Funds innovative industrial-organizational psychology research with potential for significant, lasting workplace impact.
Key Information: This is a biennial, forecasted opportunity; dates and availability may shift.
The SIOP Visionary Circle, administered by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation, is a venture philanthropic initiative designed to provide a sustainable source of funding for transformative research in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. The grant supports projects that address critical and emerging issues in the workplace, such as the integration of artificial intelligence, evolving work environments, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Visionary Circle aims to fund research that can have a broad and lasting impact on organizations and the global workforce.
The program operates on a biennial cycle and is uniquely supported by a group of Visionary Donors committed to advancing the science and practice of I-O psychology. Funded projects are selected for their potential to shape the future of work and contribute to the well-being and performance of people in organizational settings.