Psychologists for Peace Interest Group Student Research Award

1. The Psychologists for Peace Interest Group is responsible for the Award and for funding the Award.
2. The Psychologists for Peace Interest Group will appoint a selection committee of at least three members from different states who have demonstrated interest and research expertise, to be responsible for recommending an appropriate Award recipient to the Board.
3. Supervisors of projects entered for the Award will not be eligible to serve as members of the selection committee.
4. The selection committee may recommend that more than one Award be granted if there are projects of sufficient merit and sufficient funds to support more than one Award.
5. Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their nominations by the end of February.
6. The names of successful candidates will be announced via APS digital communication channels along with the university and the name of the principal research supervisor and the title of the research project.

1. Nominees need not be members of the Society.
2. Students enrolled in an accredited fourth year psychology program or a Masters program at an Australian University, who have conducted a research project on a peace related topic, to the purpose of the Award, are eligible to nominate. 
3. The supervisor/s of the project must submit a statement supporting the quality of the project.

1. Nominations will be called for annually via APS digital communication channel and by letters to Heads of Departments with accredited fourth year programs.
2. Nominations must be received by the Award coordinator by the date set and an acknowledgment will be sent on receipt of each entry.
3. One (1) copy of the nomination should be submitted.
4. The award application should include :
   1. A supervisor support statement
   2. A cover page showing the project title, the name of the student and address for correspondence, the course and institution and the name, and email address of the supervisor. 
   3. A summarised version of the thesis - brief journal article length, 5000 - 6000 words, plus references (no appendices). 
   4. A paragraph explaining how the project contributes to the aim of the Award, (as reflected in the selection criteria), and the anticipated method of disseminating the findings

Research projects will be judged on both their scientific merit and their potential contribution to theory or practice in:

1. the peaceful resolution of conflict; and/or
2. understanding and preventing aggressive behaviour; and/or
3. the fostering of harmonious relationships

Whether at global, intergroup or interpersonal levels.

The successful candidate will receive an award of $500.

Nominations close on 29th November. 
 

To nominate for this award, click here.

For any further information, please contact:
Member Groups Administrator
Tel: 1800 333 497
Email: [email protected]