SPP Diversity Research Grant

To highlight the importance of diversity in pediatric psychology research and clinical care, the Diversity Committee of the Society of Pediatric Psychology (Division 54) has established a $1000 research grant available to members of the Society. Funds are available to conduct pediatric psychology research that features diversity-related variables, such as race/ethnicity, gender, culture, sexual orientation, language differences, socioeconomic status and/or religiosity. Other aspects of diversity may be considered. Applicants will need to provide sufficient rationale for those areas in the cover letter to their submission. Applications will be judged on the following criteria: (1) Relevance to Diversity in Child Health 5 points; (2) Introduction/ Significance of the Study 5 points; (3) Study Methods and Procedures 10 points; Investigator Qualifications 10 Points; The appropriateness of the budget is also considered.

Applicants may be students, fellows, or early career faculty (i.e., within 3 years of appointment).Funds are not provided for convention and meeting travel, indirect costs of the institution, stipends of principal investigators, or costs associated with manuscript preparation.

Proposals should be limited to four pages, must be submitted electronically and include:

1. A brief cover letter containing the following information:

1. Principal Investigator. The letter should clearly identify the PI on the project and current rank. For multiple investigator projects, the letter should state who should receive the grant. Students must provide the name of a faculty research mentor for the proposed study and their contact information.
2. Membership status. Applicants must indicate that they are a current member of SPP, or are submitting their application for membership with their submission.
3. Contributions to diversity. The cover letter must clearly document how the submitted research project adds to the understanding of an aspect of diversity in pediatric psychology.
4. Plans to disseminate the information. The cover letter should explain how the applicant will present and/or publish the findings from the proposed research.
5. Contact information. The applicant must provide an email address and phone number through which they can be contacted.

2. A brief (2000 word maximum) description of their project, which includes the purpose of the study, methodology, predictions, and implications.

3. A detailed budget describing how funds will be used.

4. A current curriculum vitae.

5. Student applications must include a curriculum vitae of the faculty research mentor and a letter of support from the faculty mentor for the applicant and proposed study.

6. Applications should not include any other materials or appendices

Applications are due by April 30. Recipients will be notified by June 30.

Applications should be submitted (as a Word attachment) to:

John M. Chaney, Ph.D.
john.chaney@okstate.edu