AP-LS Dissertation Awards

About this program

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. First-, second-, and third-place prizes are awarded each year, and winners are invited to present their research at the AP-LS Annual Conference. Eligible applicants are doctoral students who have completed a dissertation on topics at the intersection of psychology and law; submissions must follow AP-LS guidelines and be received by the December 31, 2026 deadline.