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Diversity in Psychology and Law Research Award
Download the Call for Papers HERE (as a Word file)
Sponsored by the Minority
Affairs Committee of the American Psychology-Law
Society,
Division 41 of the American
Psychological Association
INFORMATION FOR 2009 APPLICATIONS
Description of the Award
The purpose of the Diversity in Psychology and Law Research Awards is to promote diversity within the American Psychology-Law Society by supporting student research on psycholegal issues related to diversity as well as research by students from underrepresented groups. Projects are eligible for consideration for this award if 1) they investigate topics related to psychology, law, diversity, and/or multiculturalism (i.e., research pertaining to psycholegal issues on race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, etc.) or 2) if the principal investigator is a member of an underrepresented group, including racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, LGBT individuals, and physically disabled students. Consistent with the mission of the Minority Affairs Committee (MAC), these awards are intended to facilitate the research of individuals from groups that are underrepresented in AP-LS, as well as research about issues of potential interest and importance to such groups.
Award Amounts
Three mini-grants in the amount of $1000.00 will be given, with an option to divide the third award into two $500.00 mini-grants.
Eligibility for Awards
Students who are current student members of AP-LS may apply. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible, and students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Underrepresented groups include but are not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, LGBT individuals, and physically disabled students. The proposed research must primarily be the original work of the student applicant. In their proposal, students should describe any relationship between the proposed project and their advisors’ research, as well as any other funding for the project (students’ or advisors’). Applicants should request funding only for expenses not covered by their own or advisors’ existing funding. Applications Applications will be awarded on a competitive basis and selected based on the quality of the proposed research, the impact of the project for promoting diversity and multiculturalism in psychology and law, and the ability for the project to be completed within one year of the project start date (January 1, 2010). All proposals will be reviewed by members of the Minority Affairs Committee.
Applications
Applications will be awarded on a competitive basis and selected based on the quality of the proposed research, the impact of the project for promoting diversity and multiculturalism in psychology and law, and the ability for the project to be completed within one year of the project start date (January 1, 2010). All proposals will be reviewed by members of the Minority Affairs Committee.
Award applications should contain the following:
1. A cover letter on letterhead which provides all contact information and specifies how the project is eligibile for this award .
2. A 5-page minimum and 10-page maximum (double-spaced; not including references) project description. Project descriptions should not include any identifying information. They need to contain the following information:
• Introduction: A clear, concise statement of the research problem, significance of the project to diversity and/or multiculturalism within psychology and law, and specific objectives to be accomplished during the award period.
• Background and Significance: An overview of relevant empirical literature related to the project. Applicants should discuss the project’s likely impact on the field of psychology and law broadly, as well as with respect to understanding and promoting diversity and/or multiculturalism. They also should address how receiving this award will benefit the research, including its potential to generate ongoing future research .
• Project Design: A detailed description of the expected course of the project including detailed information related to methodology (e.g., participants, procedures, measures) and analytic strategy.
• Budget: A detailed project budget with expected dollar amounts for expenses, and justification of those expenses.
• Curriculum vitae of applicant.
3. A letter of support from the applicant’s research advisor discussing the applicant’s ability to complete the project and his or her willing to supervise the research. If the applicant’s proposal is related to the advisor’s research, the letter should discuss how the project reflects the student’s original work .
Applicant Responsibilities
Award recipients will need to maintain financial receipts for all project expenses. They also are required to submit a project summary to the MAC Chair within one month of the project completion date (January 31, 2011).
Submission Instructions and Deadline
Proposals for this award must be submitted electronically in either Microsoft Word or PDF format to Jenn Hunt, MAC Chair, by email, huntjs@buffalostate.edu. Please send the cover letter and project description as two separate attachments. Letters of support should be sent as separate attachments, either by the student or directly by the advisor. The deadline for submitting proposals is November 15, 2009.
Award Announcements
Notification of awards will be made by December 15, 2009. Award recipients will be recognized at a MAC reception during the AP-LS conference in Vancouver.
Inquiries
Please direct all inquiries about the Diversity in Psychology and Law Research Award and/or specific projects to Jenn Hunt, MAC Chair, huntjs@buffalostate.edu.