Applied Social Issues Internship Award

The Applied Social Issues Internship Award is designed to encourage research that is conducted in cooperation with a community or government organization, public interest group, or other not-for-profit entity that will benefit directly from the project. This program provides financial support to undergraduate seniors (including rising seniors), graduate students, and first-year post-doctorates in psychology, applied social science, and related disciplines. Awards range from $300 to $2,500 to cover research costs, community organizing, and in unusual cases, a stipend for the intern. The program emphasizes collaborative research that bridges academic work with real-world applications in community settings. Applicants must be SPSSI members and are encouraged to secure cost sharing from their sponsoring department or organization. The application requires a detailed proposal describing the research or intervention, including theoretical rationale, assessment plans, and dissemination strategies for findings to relevant parties and policy makers.