The SPSP Fellowship Committee is currently accepting nominations for APA Division 8 Fellows who are currently Fellows in another APA division. If you are applying as a first-time APA Fellow, you must apply through APA by January 11, 2026.

To be eligible as a Division 8 Fellow, you must:

• Hold a doctoral degree with a psychological dissertation component
• Be a current member of APA Division 8
• Be an APA Fellow in another Division
• Have at least ten years of postdoctoral experience
• Be actively engaged in advancing psychology
• Provide evidence of unusual and outstanding contributions to the field, with specific relevance to      Personality and/or Social Psychology (with specific relevance to Personality and/or Social Psychology)

 Submission Process

• SPSP coordinates nomination materials for Division 8.
• Submit your application via the SPSP submission portal by April 20, 2026. One letter of support must also be submitted by this date.
• Final approval is made by the SPSP Fellows Committee and forwarded to APA. These applications do not require review by the APA Fellows Committee or the Division 8 Fellows Chair.

Questions: awards@spsp.org

We’re excited to announce the Fresh Perspectives in Personality & Social Psychology: Early Career Virtual Mini-Conference! This half-day event will showcase dynamic talks from early career scholars, providing an engaging platform for fresh ideas and research. The event will feature a mix of 5-minute data blitzes, 15-minute presentations,  and 30-minute professional development sessions, offering diverse formats to suit different types of research and career insights.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:
We invite early career scholars (within 6 years post-PhD) to submit their work for this exciting event. Whether you’re presenting cutting-edge research or sharing valuable career development tips, we encourage you to apply! We welcome research on any topic related to personality and social psychology. Here are the available formats:

• 5-Minute Data Blitzes: Quick-fire presentations to highlight key data insights.
• 15-Minute Presentations: Share your latest research findings in a standard 15-minute virtual talk.
• 30-Minute Professional Development Sessions: Offer advice or discuss strategies to navigate career challenges in academia and beyond (should be focused on topics meaningful to early career scholars).

This is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow researchers, gain visibility, and contribute to the vibrant early career community. 

Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025

Event Date: October 24, 2025, 8am - 12pm EST 

We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you at the event! Please reach out to Ben Blankenship, ECC Co-Chair, with any questions.