Deadline to apply: Sunday, November 15 (end of day)

Eligibility: Refer to the individual committee/volunteer options within this form. Committee members must maintain their SPSP membership throughout their tenure of service to SPSP. The Vice Chair-Chair-Past Chair member should have prior committee or leadership experience within SPSP or a comparable professional organization. Prior service on the specific committee is highly encouraged.

Members may serve on only one standing committee at a time, but are welcome to also participate in a Member Network Committee that aligns with their interests. In addition, standing committee members may serve as reviewers on award, grant, submission, or application review panels.

Notifications: You will receive an email in mid-February regarding your selection status.

Deadline to apply: November 15, end of day

Who is eligible to participate in SISPP?

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• SPSP membership: Be a current SPSP member with membership active through December 31, 2027.
• Program and year of study: Be enrolled in a PhD program in social or personality psychology and be in the third year or beyond of that program at the time of application. Years in the master’s portion of a formally integrated master’s–PhD program count toward this requirement. Years in a separate terminal master’s program do not count. Students in the first or second year of an eligible program are not eligible.
• Previous participation: Have not previously attended SISPP or another comparable summer school, such as EASP or EAPP.

How to apply based on your program’s location:

• Students in U.S. or Canadian PhD programs: Apply through the SPSP application portal.
• Students in European PhD programs applying through EASP: Five spaces—one per course—are reserved for students selected by the European Association of Social Psychology (EASP). Applicants for these spaces must be affiliated with a European PhD program and should apply directly through EASP, even if they are also SPSP members. Do not apply through the SPSP portal for these spaces. Visit the EASP website for application details. The deadline is January 31, 2027.
• Students in PhD programs outside the U.S. and Canada applying through SPSP: Eligible SPSP members may apply through the SPSP portal, including students in European programs who are not applying through EASP. Five spaces are reserved for students applying through this pathway.

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. 

Apply by November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM PT

Full details live on the official award page: https://spsp.org/membership/awards/student-awards/graduate-student-poster-award

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• The first author on a poster accepted to the SPSP 2027 Annual Convention.
• A student member of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology at the time they apply for the award. 
• A full-time graduate student at the time of submission.
• Available to present their poster in person at the SPSP 2027 Annual Convention in Philadelphia.

Required Materials

• A .pdf copy of the poster you intend to present at the SPSP 2027 Annual Convention. 
• A 500-700-word (maximum) research summary in .pdf or .doc format.

Questions? Please contact awards@spsp.org

Apply by November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM PT

Full details are available on the official award page: https://spsp.org/membership/awards/student-awards/undergraduate-student-poster-award

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• The first author on a poster accepted to the SPSP 2027 Annual Convention.
• Student members of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology at the time they apply for the award. 
• An undergraduate student or recent graduate (not currently in graduate school) at the time of submission.
• Available to present their poster in person at the SPSP 2027 Annual Convention in Philadelphia.

Required Materials

• A .pdf copy of the poster you intend to present at the SPSP 2027 Annual Convention. 
• A 500-700-word (maximum) research summary in .pdf or .doc format.

Questions? Please contact awards@spsp.org