The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is currently accepting applications for its Teaching Development Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The SPSSI Teaching Development Grants support small-scale teaching events on the psychological study of social issues. They encourage networking, collaboration, and SPSSI membership growth. Examples: workshops, trainings, learning communities, brown-bag events, mini-conferences, or pre-conferences tied to larger meetings.
Award of Up to $2500 USD will be awarded to two applicants each year based on actual expenses. Funds may be used to publicize the event, pay speakers’ honoraria, reimburse speakers’ travel expenses, print collateral materials, or other expenses related to the specific project.
a) A cover letter with contact information for organizers.
b) A brief proposal (up to 1000 words) outlining the purpose of the event and its anticipated
outcomes. You will need to state how SPSSI will be featured at the event, and how the event will attract and/or recruit new SPSSI members.
c) A detailed budget (one page or less) outlining the use of funds, and including additional sources of funding that will be sought to support the event.
Apply for SPSSI Teaching Development Grants