Psychology of Diverse Bodies, Genders and Sexualities Interest Group Award

1. The Psychology of Diverse Bodies, Genders and  Sexualities Award is the responsibility of the Psychology of Diverse Bodies, Genders and  Sexualities Interest Group.
2. The National Committee of the Psychology of Diverse Bodies, Genders and  Sexualities Interest Group will appoint a selection committee of at least two people of an appropriate gender mix from their number, to be responsible for recommending an appropriate Award recipient to the Board.
3. The selection committee may also recommend that one or more Certificates of Commendation also be awarded.
4. The Award may be presented at the Society’s Annual Conference, and will also be announced via APS digital communication channels.

1. Nominees need not be Members of the Society.
2. Students, who in the period since the previous award was made, have completed a research report or thesis in the area of LGBTIQA+ people issues submitted as part of the requirements of either:
   1. an accredited fourth year psychology program; or
   2. an accredited Masters by coursework psychology program;

1. A call for nominations for Psychology of Diverse Bodies, Genders and  Sexualities Award be made annually. 
2. Nominations are made by submitting two (2) copies of the research report or thesis are to bee submitted within the nomination form. 
3. Nominations do not need to be supported by a proposer, seconder or referee.
4. Candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by their supervisor or a Member of the Society.

To nominate for this award, click here.

In judging the nominations for the Psychology of Diverse Bodies, Genders and  Sexualities Award the selection committee will have regard to the scientific merit of the report or thesis, its contribution to the field of psychology and its relevance to LGBTIQA+ people, including consideration of:

1. contribution to the development of theory (eg, gender or sexual identity);
2. the degree of innovation in research design and methodology;
3. the relevance of the findings to LGBTIQA+ people;
4. how the findings promote an understanding of the life experience of LGBTIQA+ people;
5. contribution to professional practice with LGBTIQA+ people; and
6. any implications for enriching the lives of LGBTIQA+ people.

Successful candidates for the Psychology of Diverse Bodies, Genders and Sexualities Award will:

1. receive an award of $250
2. be presented with a certificate
3. Receive complimentary membership of the APS and the Psychology of Diverse Bodies, Genders and  Sexualities Interest Group for the twelve (12) month APS subscription period after receiving notice of their Award.
4. One or more Certificates of Commendation may also be awarded to unsuccessful nominees

Nominations close on 31 October each year, 

To nominate for this award, click here.

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