Deadline to apply: November 15, end of day

Who is eligible to participate in SISPP?

• Current SPSP members (membership active through December 31, 2027)
• U.S./Canadian graduate students. Students enrolled in psychology graduate programs in the U.S. or Canada who are SPSP members and enrolled in their third year or beyond of graduate study at the time of application are eligible to apply. First and second-year graduate students are not eligible. 
• PhD students in Europe. Students who will be selected by the European Association of Social Psychologists should not apply through the SPSP portal. SPSP will accept five EASP-affiliated PhD students (one per course), who will be selected by the EASP. Students who apply to these EASP slots should be affiliated with a European PhD program (even if they are also members of SPSP). Visit the EASP page for application details, due January 31, 2027.
• Non-U.S./Canadian/European graduate students. Students enrolled in psychology graduate programs outside the U.S., Canada, and Europe who are SPSP members and enrolled in Year 3 or beyond of graduate study at the time of application are eligible to apply. First and second-year graduate students are not eligible. SPSP will reserve five slots for these students. 

How much does it cost to participate in SISPP?

The fee for each student is $350 USD, which covers tuition, housing in university accommodations (shared bedroom, shared bathroom), and meals. Students are responsible for their travel to and from SISPP.

What should SISPP participants expect?

• Engaging with distinguished instructors on topics of cutting-edge theories and research. 
• Attending methodological workshops exploring innovative research methods and data analytic tools. 
• Networking with pioneers in their fields to develop partnerships for future collaboration, funding, and support of our science. 
• Immersing in an environment of their peers designed to support interactive and unique collaborative opportunities. 

Questions? Please feel free to reach out to director@spsp.org for more information about this opportunity.

The Summer Institute for Social and Personality Psychology is set to take place at the University of California, Berkeley, tentatively scheduled for July 11-22, 2027.