The Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Fellowship program supports graduate research projects and scholarships in child psychology.
Program Goals:
- nurture excellent young scholars for careers in areas of psychology, such as child-clinical, pediatric, school, educational and developmental psychopathology
- support scholarly work contributing to the advancement of knowledge in these areas
Only one application accepted from any one institution in any given year.
Deadlines:
- Duke Internal Deadline: A nominee for 2024 has been selected.
- Sponsor Deadline: November 27, 2024
Eligibility Requirements
APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.
Applicants must:
- have completed doctoral candidacy at the time of application (documentation required)
- have demonstrated research competence and area commitment
Amount Description
- Up to four research awards of up to $25,000 each; up to two $5,000 scholarships for runners-up.
- Support for one year only.
- Only one application accepted from any one institution in any given year.
- Tuition waiver/coverage from home institution.
Duke Awardees
2013 - Anavanessa Wren, Psychology
2011 - Sandra Y. Nay McCourt, Psychology / Center for Child and Family Policy
2007 - Jessica Cantlon, Psychology / Neuroscience