The Diversity in Psychology and Law Research Award is sponsored by the Broadening Representation, Inclusion, Diversity, and Global Equity (BRIDGE) committee of the American Psychology-Law Society (APA, Div-41).
The award is intended to support student research on psycholegal issues related to diversity or conducted by individuals from underrepresented groups.
The purpose of the award is to promote diversity within the American Psychology-Law Society by supporting student research on psycholegal issues related to diversity as well as research by students from underrepresented groups. Projects are eligible for consideration for this award if they investigate topics related to psychology, law, diversity, and/or multiculturalism (e.g., research pertaining to psycholegal issues on race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, etc.), or if the principal investigator is a member of an underrepresented group, including racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, LGBT individuals, and students with disabilities. Consistent with the mission of the BRIDGE Committee, these awards are intended to facilitate the research of individuals from groups that are underrepresented in AP-LS, as well as research about issues of potential interest and importance to such groups.
Each year the BRIDGE Committee will award up to three grants in the amount of $2,000, with an option to divide two of the awards into two $1,000 mini-grants.
The deadline for applications is January 15th of 2026.
Information on award eligibility and how to apply can be found at the web address below:
https://ap-ls.org/awards/