The 2026 DEI Graduate Research Grant
Application window: September 2025 – January 14, 2026
Purpose:
To support graduate-level research in behavior analysis focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Grant Amount:
1 grant awarded annually, ranging from US$1,000–$5,000. SABA may choose not to award a grant in any given year.
What They’re Looking For:
- Innovative, empirical DEI-focused research.
- Projects must be clear, rigorous, behavior-analytic in perspective, and address meaningful DEI issues.
- Preference for projects evaluating real-world DEI efforts in community or organizational settings.
- Multidisciplinary projects allowed, but one principal investigator (student) must be identified.
- Recipients may apply for one continuation grant the following year.
Eligibility:
- Demonstrated commitment to behavior analysis research.
- Enrollment or acceptance into a graduate program (psychology, education, behavioral science, or related fields).
- Enough time left in the program to complete the project.
Application Requirements:
- Biosketch (using the provided template).
- Proposal (max 5 pages + 2 pages for references) including: Title, Significance, Aims, Approach, Method, Limitations, Timeline, Budget, Matching Funding.
- Letter of Support from academic advisor.
- Resource Letter from department/program chair confirming available resources.
Award Conditions:
Recipients must submit a brief report and expenditure summary to SABA by April 1 of the following year.
For more information, visit SABA.
