American Psychology-Law Society

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1. Lawrence S. Wrightsman Book Award

   The American Psychology-Law Society Book Award Committee offers the Lawrence S. Wrightsman Book Award to recognize outstanding scholarly books addressing psychology-and-law issues; the recipient receives a plaque and is invited to present an award address at the AP-LS annual meeting.

   Publishing/EditorialPsychology and Law

   Deadline

   Nov 1, 2026

   Amount

   Not listed

2. Saleem Shah Early Career Award

   The American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) and the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) co-sponsor the Saleem Shah Early Career Award to recognize early career excellence and contributions to psychology and law—particularly in forensic practice, research, or public policy—with two annual awards (one clinical, one experimental); each recipient receives a plaque, $1,000, and delivers the Saleem Shah Address at the AP-LS Annual Conference.

   OtherPsychology and Law

   Deadline

   Nov 30, 2026

   Amount

   $1,000

3. AP-LS Distinguished Service Award

   The American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) Executive Committee offers the Distinguished Service Award to recognize exceptional professional service to the Society and/or the field of legal or forensic psychology.

   OtherPsychology and Law; Legal/Forensic Psychology

   Deadline

   Dec 1, 2026

   Amount

   Not listed

4. Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in the Field of Psychology and Law (AP-LS Award)

   The American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) offers two annual awards—the Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award and the Early Career Teaching and Mentoring Award—recognizing excellence in teaching and mentoring in psychology and law; each carries a $500 honorarium and a plaque presented at the AP-LS annual conference.

   OtherPsychology and Law

   Deadline

   Dec 15, 2026

   Amount

   $500

5. AP-LS Dissertation Awards

   The American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) offers annual Dissertation Awards to recognize and support graduate dissertations that conduct basic or applied research in psychology and law, including work with implications for public policy.

   FellowshipPsychology and Law

   Deadline

   Dec 31, 2026

   Amount

   Not listed

6. Outstanding Practitioner Mentoring to Eliminate Racial, Ethnic and Cultural (REC) Disparities Award

   The American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) Practice Committee offers the Outstanding Practitioner Mentoring to Eliminate Racial, Ethnic and Cultural (REC) Disparities Award to honor forensic psychology mentors who advance social justice and reduce REC disparities; the annual recipient receives $500, a plaque at the AP-LS conference, and a feature article in the AP-LS newsletter.

   OtherPsychology / Forensic Psychology

   Deadline

   Jan 1, 2027

   Amount

   $500

7. Access Path to Psychology and Law Experience (AP) Program

   The American Psychology-Law Society’s BRIDGE Committee offers the Access Path to Psychology and Law Experience (AP) Program to support undergraduate and terminal master’s students from groups underrepresented in psychology and law.

   FellowshipPsychology and Law

   Deadline

   Jan 15, 2027

   Amount

   $4,000

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