Funding Opportunities
Division 49 Richard Moreland Dissertation of the Year Award
The winner is announced and the prize is conferred at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. The awardee receives a $1,000 award, a plaque, and a three-year membership to Division 49.
The winner is announced and the prize is conferred at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. The awardee receives a $1,000 award, a plaque, and a three-year membership to Division 49.
Eligibility
APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.
Only dissertations that were completed during the prior calendar year are eligible, but the research described in those dissertations can explore any group phenomenon, using any methodology to investigate any type of group. A committee reviews all the abstracts and selects three finalists, who then submit complete copies of their dissertations for the committee’s evaluation.
Please note that applications due on December 31, 2023 are for dissertations defended in 2023.
Application Instructions
Application Materials:
- five-page abstract of dissertation
- finalists will be required to submit complete dissertation for review
Must be self-nomination. No third party nominations are permitted.
Evaluation Criteria
Nominations will be evaluated on:
- dissertation quality
- conformance to program goals
Please be advised that APF does not provide feedback to applicants on their proposals.
Please review our Program FAQs for important details on the application process.
Recent Recipient
Dr. Kristin Perry
The Pennsylvania State University
“The Role of Autonomic System Coordination in
Relations Between Peer Factors and Aggressive
Behavior”
Past Recipients
2023
Dr. Kristin Perry, Pennsylvania State University
“The Role of Autonomic System Coordination in Relations Between Peer Factors and Aggressive Behavior”
2022
Cameron Alldredge, Brigham Young University
“Group Therapy for Pain: A Meta-Analysis”
2021
Stephen Lee, PhD, Washington University
“Division or Solidarity: The Double-Edged Sword of Workplace Gossip”