Student Awards & Grants

Student Research Grant

​The Society for Military Psychology (Division 19 of the American Psychological Association) announces its annual competition for Division 19 Student Research Grants. The purpose of the Division 19 Student Research Grant program is to assist graduate/undergraduate students of psychology (clinical, I/O, cognitive, applied, etc.) with costs associated with conducting research. Up to two (2) Student Research Grants of $1500 each will be awarded annually. This annual award will be presented to students whose research reflects excellence in military psychology. The award winner(s) may request up to $750 in dedicated travel funds to aid with in-person APA Convention attendance.

Please note that Student Research Grant award recipients are REQUIRED to present their findings at the upcoming APA Convention in August. Recipients will have the option to present in-person (eligible for travel award) or virtually (not eligible for travel award). There is no expectation research will be completed prior to presenting at the convention. For example, recipients may opt to present their proposal, an overview of current progress, and anticipated results.

Eligibility:
 – Applicants must be in good standing in a graduate/undergraduate program in psychology
 – Applicants must be student affiliates of Division 19
 – Applicants must have their faculty advisor provide endorsement of the project
 – The proposed research must be in any area of interest dealing with military psychology

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to clinical/healthcare, human factors, cognitive, and industrial/organizational research.

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Student Initiative Fund

SUMMARY:
The Society for Military Psychology sponsors the Student Initiative Fund. The purpose of the Division 19 Student Initiative Fund is to support psychology student engagement at the individual, local, and campus chapter levels. Specifically, students and campus chapters engaged in activities, research, or grassroots efforts to further the science, practice, and advocacy of military psychology.

Financial awards can range in value, up to $800 per application. These funds cannot exceed $3,000 in total awards to graduate or undergraduate students who plan to demonstrate excellence in advancing the science and practice of military psychology in unique and novel ways. Some projects or events will necessitate relatively low-cost funds while others may necessitate more funds. If requested, awarded recipients and campus chapters must prove completion of their project, events, or advocacy through a copy of the project, written reflections, or photograph evidence.

DEADLINE:
Applications for this fund will be reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no specific deadline for submissions. Once funds are allocated not to exceed $3,000 per fiscal year, no additional funds will be awarded until funds are replenished in the next fiscal year.

ELIGIBILITY:

  1. All Division 19 Student Affiliates are eligible to apply for Student Initiative Fund. Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a graduate/undergraduate program in psychology.
  2. Applicants must be a Student Affiliate of both Division 19 and APA with active, valid memberships prior to submitting materials for the award. Applicants who are not Division 19 or APA student affiliates may join and then apply for this fund.
  3. Applicants must complete this form in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  4. Applicants may not apply to the fund for the same project/use.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
1. The Student Affairs Committee (Past-Chair, Chair, and Chair-Select) will independently score applications based on the following weighted criteria:
• Past, current, and potential involvement in Division 19 activities (20%)
• Past, current, and potential contributions to the military, military families, and military psychology (40%; i.e., to what level is this project or event contributing to the field and fulfilling the mission of the student affairs committee and Division 19.)
• Demonstrated need for funds (40%)

2. Activities related to advancing the science and practice of military psychology worthy of these funds include, but are not limited to, research projects, dissertation papers, written book chapters, poster presentations, webinars, campus volunteer initiatives, local/regional/national conference presentations, military recruitment events, and events geared toward students becoming engaged in the research and practice of military psychology.
• Inappropriate requests for funds include tuition reimbursements, purchasing materials for coursework, travel funds for internship interviews, fees for licensure exams, or any other event or purpose that does not directly contribute to the field of military psychology in a meaningful and progressive way.

3. Leadership activities (i.e., Division 19 Campus Representative), clinical activities, research, volunteerism, military service, advocacy, and other activities will factor into the “past, current, and potential contributions to the military, military families, and military psychology” criteria.

4. Clearly defined budget requests to include estimated costs of the event, transportation, lodging, and operational costs will factor into the “need for funds” category. Funding needs will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Further assistance for the budget request is provided below.

NOTES:
*Funds will be provided directly to the student following the receipt of the award. Awarded funds are processed through APA which can take many weeks. Funds awarded should not be expected by a particular date and any up-front costs associated with an event or project cannot be guaranteed to be refunded. The funds awarded will be processed as quickly as possible.

*In accepting an award, recipients are agreeing to have their names, pictures, and accomplishments published on the Division 19 webpage, student website, and in the division’s newsletter.

Questions should be directed to the current Student Affairs leadership trio at div19studentrep@gmail.com.

Student Travel Award

The Division 19 Student Travel Award assists psychology undergraduate and graduate students in traveling to APA’s annual convention and present their research. These awards are for students who demonstrate excellence in advancing the science and practice of military psychology.

Amount: up to $750
Deadline to apply: June 30

ELIGIBILITY:
– Applicants must be enrolled and in good standing in a undergraduate/graduate program in psychology.
– Applicants must be student affiliates of Division 19. Applicants who are not Division 19 student affiliates must apply to become one online prior to submitting materials for this Award.
– Applicants must complete this form in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
– Demonstrate excellence in advancing the science and practice of military psychology (e.g., military psychological research, active and engaged campus/regional representative/student chapter network, volunteerism).
– Only one author can apply for a multiple author poster accepted at the convention.

EXPECTATIONS:
– Each recipient may be required to attend the Division 19 Business Meeting at the APA Convention to formally receive the award. Award recipients are encouraged to attend other Division 19 events at the Convention in order to meet other student affiliates and network with Division 19 members.  
Award recipients are required to volunteer for one 2-hour timeslot in the Division 19 Hospitality Suite during the APA Convention. Timeslot selection will occur on a first-come first-served basis.
**It is the award recipient’s responsibility to check in with Division 19 or SAC regarding these expectations. Failure to uphold these expectations may result in the award being rescinded.

NOTES:
*Funds will be provided directly to the student following the receipt of the award. Awarded funds are processed through APA which can take many weeks. Funds awarded should not be expected by a particular date and any up-front costs associated with an event or project cannot be guaranteed to be refunded. The funds awarded will be processed as quickly as possible.

*In accepting an award, recipients are agreeing to have their names, pictures, and accomplishments published on the Division 19 webpage, student website, and in the division’s newsletter.

Questions should be directed to the current Student Affairs Committee at studentaffairs@militarypsych.org