The APF Annette Urso Rickel Foundation Dissertation Award for Public Policy supports dissertation research on public policy, which has the potential to improve services for children and families facing psychosocial issues such as prevention of child abuse, school programs for children with psychological issues, services for youth in the criminal justice system, healthy parenting, and math and science education, and contributing to the adoption of sound policy affecting children, youth and families.
Program Goals
- Encourage talented psychology students to focus on public policy issues
- Encourage work that has the potential to improve children and family services
Amount: $1,000 scholarship
Those interested may learn more (and find application instructions) here.