DIVERSITY IN PSYCHOLOGY AND LAW RESEARCH AWARD

Sponsored by the Minority Affairs Committee of the American Psychology-Law Society, Division 41 of the American Psychological Association

INFORMATION FOR 2007 APPLICATIONS

PURPOSE OF AWARD

The Minority Affairs Committee (MAC) was established by the American Psychology-Law Society to facilitate activities and develop opportunities within the division that embrace, respect and value diversity.  The purpose of the Diversity in Psychology and Law Research Awards are to support undergraduate and graduate research on issues related to psychology, law, multiculturalism and/or diversity (i.e., research pertaining to psycholegal issues on race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, etc.).  These awards are not exclusively to students from underrepresented groups, but are also for students who are conducting research related to the general aims of the MAC.  It is the committee’s desire that these awards will be a positive way to support the research of many students from underrepresented groups, as well as to support research about issues of interest and importance to underrepresented groups.

AWARD AMOUNTS

Three awards in the amount of $1000.00 each with an option of a third place split of $500.00 each.  

ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARDS

Current full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented groups may apply.  Applicants must be student members of AP-LS.  Underrepresented groups include but are not limited to: racial/ethnic minorities; first-generation college students; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students; and physically disabled students.  Applicants wishing to submit a proposal that is associated with their advisor’s project and/or grant should request funding only for expenses not covered by the advisor’s existing funding.  In addition, the project contained within the grant proposal should primarily be the original work of the student applicant. 

 APPLICATIONS

Applications will be awarded on a competitive basis and selected based on such criteria as the impact on diversity and multiculturalism, and the ability for the project to be completed within 1 year of project start date (March 1, 2007).   

Award applications should contain the following:

1.      A single cover letter on letterhead which provides all contact information.

2.      A 10-page maximum, double-spaced, typewritten project description
containing the following information:

·          Introduction: A clear, concise statement of the research problem, significance of the project to diversity in psychology and law, and specific objectives to be accomplished during the award period. 

·          Background:  An overview of relevant literature related to psychology, law, multiculturalism and/or diversity.  Applications should include discussion of the project’s impact on the field of psychology and law, potential for successful continuation in the future, and anticipated benefits to diversity and multiculturalism as it relates to the fulfillment of the award’s purpose.

·          Project Design: A detailed description of the expected course of the project including information related to methodology.  Award recipients will need to submit a summary of the project within three months of the completion date.

·          Budget:  A detailed project budget with justification of items and dollar amounts (Award recipients will need to submit copies of all financial receipts to the MAC Chair).

·          Curriculum vitae of applicant.

·          A letter of support from the applicant’s research advisor who is willing to serve as the advisor of the project.  If the applicant’s proposal is related to the advisor’s project, the letter of support should contain such information including mention of the student’s original work (see eligibility for awards).

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2006.  Please direct all inquiries to Roslyn M. Caldwell, Ph.D., Minority Affairs Committee Chair, (212) 484-1197 or E-mail: rcaldwell@jjay.cuny.edu.

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notification of awards will be announced by February 1, 2007. 

TO APPLY

All applicants should submit a cover letter and (5) copies of the proposal to: 

Roslyn M. Caldwell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Department of Forensic Psychology
The City University of New York
445 W. 59th St., 2124 North Hall
New York, NY 10019