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The Walter Katkovsky Research Grants support research on the general topic of psychotherapy. Research proposals should be directed to questions and hypotheses designed to improve our understanding based on theory or methods of how psychotherapy promotes behavioral, emotional, or cognitive changes. While the ultimate goal of the research should be to inform the psychotherapy process, its specific focus may be limited to an underlying assumption, hypothesis, or questions; and the actual design may be 'clinical' or 'experimental' in terms of subjects and procedures. The research design may be a simulation of some aspect of the psychotherapy process (e.g., learning or exposure trials) and subjects may or may not be classified as 'patients'. The proposal must describe in detail the experimental methodology including hypotheses, subject selection, and measures of independent and dependent variables, including a description of the psychotherapy that must deal with life problems and emotional/behavioral reactions and result in the collection of new data.

The Benjamin H. Stevens Graduate Fellowship in Regional Science is awarded annually by the North American Regional Science Council (NARSC) in memory of Dr. Benjamin H. Stevens, an intellectual leader whose selfless devotion to graduate students had a profound impact on the field. This fellowship supports dissertation research in regional science, a multidisciplinary field concerned with urban and regional phenomena. The fellowship is designed for Ph.D. students in North America who are conducting dissertation research related to regional science. Eligible students must have completed all degree requirements except for their dissertation by the time the fellowship commences, typically on July 1. Regional scientists apply theoretical and empirical frameworks and methods from social and other sciences to analyze urban and regional phenomena and develop new methods specifically for regional analysis and policy. The fellowship provides a stipend of $36,000 (U.S.) paid over a twelve-month period. Recipients must dedicate themselves exclusively to dissertation research during the fellowship period, although they may hold other fellowships concurrently. Additionally, the student's university must provide a tuition waiver for the fellowship year, or make an equivalent tuition payment. Previous involvement with North American regional science organizations and journals is considered during the selection process.

With a generous gift from the Shah family, EERI annually awards the Shah Family Innovation Prize. This prize rewards younger professionals and academics for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in the field of earthquake risk mitigation and management. A cash prize is awarded to recognize and honor one individual who has been involved in the development of cutting-edge, innovative solutions to problems in earthquake engineering and related disciplines. The individual should be in the developing or expanding stage of his or her career, with the promise of important contributions ahead. The intent of the prize is to stimulate further creativity and leadership in the earthquake risk mitigation community and EERI. Nominees will have emphasized creative and innovative thinking and demonstrated the potential to make major contributions to the field of earthquake risk mitigation and management at early stages in their careers. The Selection Committee particularly encourages the nomination of candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to activities that will help reduce the loss of life from earthquakes. Individuals are recognized for a combination of past accomplishments and future potential.

The Alfred E. Alquist Special Recognition Medal is presented to an individual, company, or organization that has made substantial contributions to the field of seismic safety and earthquake risk reduction, having directly affected the seismic safety of the general population. The Medal may be awarded to recognize career contributions or notable and/or singular achievements. A significant contribution to the public good is the primary selection criterion. The award is not restricted to EERI members. Prior to 2010, EERI gave out an award called the Special Recognition Award. Starting in 2010, EERI assumed stewardship of the Alfred E. Alquist Medal, which had until then been dispensed by the California Earthquake Safety Foundation. The Special Recognition Award was merged with the Alquist Medal to create the present award. Recipients receive a framed citation, an engraved medal, and registration fee for the EERI Annual Meeting.

The Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter is an annual award of $7,000 given to a doctoral student to support dissertation research and writing in any field related to any aspect of the United States political process and public policy during the last half of the 20th century. Of special interest is the role and analysis of public opinion in that process. The Selection Committee encourages applications from doctoral students in a wide range of fields, including Political Science, History, Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, Foreign Relations, and American Studies. The award supports research to be conducted after the announcement and will not be granted retroactively for research already completed. The recipient must conduct at least a portion of their research at the Gerald R. Ford Library and, if appropriate, will be encouraged to make full use of the Robert M. Teeter Papers. The award money can be used for travel, paper and audiovisual reproductions, administrative costs, and other research and writing expenses. This award has been made possible by the generous support of the Teeter family and friends and UPS, honoring Robert Teeter (1939-2004), who spent over thirty years as a leader in public opinion analysis and campaign strategy, including the 1976 campaign of President Gerald R. Ford. The majority of written materials from Mr. Teeter's career are part of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library collection.