For CPA-funded research grants, at the time of application and if successful, over the term of the grant, the applicant/grantee must be a graduate student affiliate in good standing of the CPA, enrolled full-time in a psychology graduate program at a provincially or territorially chartered Canadian University. The applicant’s/grantee’s direct supervisor must also be a member in good standing of the CPA at the time of application and if successful, over the term of the grant.
Please ensure your CPA member/affiliate status is in good standing to meet the application deadline. CPA Section Associates are NOT eligible to apply.
- Please note the following special membership requirements to be considered for the CPA-CSBBCS grant: between you and your supervisor, there must be a member in good standing for both organizations [e.g., if the student applicant is an affiliate of the CPA, the supervisor must be a member of CSBBCS, or vice versa. If the student applicant is an affiliate of the CPA and the CSBBCS, the supervisor can be a member of either organization, or vice versa]. CPA Section Associates are NOT eligible to apply.
- Please note the following special membership requirements to be considered for either BMS Grant: between you and your supervisor, there must be a member in good standing for both organizations [e.g., if the student applicant is an affiliate of the CPA, the supervisor must be a member of a Provincial/Territorial association (https://cpa.ca/public/whatisapsychologist/PTassociations/, or vice versa. If the student applicant is an affiliate of the CPA and a P/T Association, the supervisor can be a member of either organization, or vice versa]. CPA Section Associates are not eligible to apply.
- Students can only be funded once from each funding opportunity
- Proposals with co-applicants will not be accepted/considered.
Applications must be submitted electronically via a specific link (see table for link).
Applications can be submitted in English or in French.
Application requirements include:
- An abstract of 250 words or less summarizing the research or focus of the leadership activity.
- A description (maximum 5 double-spaced pages including references, figures) outlining the rationale and background, feasibility, design and methods, potential impact, and originality
- Status/proof of REB review process if required for project (either confirmation of submission [email submission confirmation] for ethics review OR confirmation of ethics approval)
- Specific amount requested, including an itemized budget. Any other funding sources received for this project must be disclosed at the time of application.
- CV of applying student.
- A statement from the student's department chair that the department supports the student's application and will comply with the CPA’s rules for funds administration if the student's application is successful. The letter must note that expenditures will only be authorized once REB approval or registration is obtained. The appropriate University administrator's name, email address, postal address, title, and business phone number should be indicated.