Grants
SPSP Small Conference Grants provide funding for members who wish to host small conferences relevant to the field. SPSP Small Research Grants provide funding for members who work at institutions that do not provide financial support for research.
Awards
SPSP awards recognize senior career contributors, mid-career scholars, early career researchers, faculty who teach and mentor students, authors of specific works, and others.
SPSP Conferences
SPSP's 20th Annual Convention will take place in Portland, Oregon from February 7-9, 2019. The convention is a unique opportunity for more than 3,500 attendees to present, network and meet potential collaborators, and learn about the field’s most current research. SPSP members receive discounted convention registration.
View Past Research Presented at the Convention
Share Your Research at the Convention
Check out the List of Preconferences
Career Center
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Post jobs in the SPSP Career Center easily – it’s free for members! SPSP members can post job listings for 30 days free of charge. Featured job listings are also available.
Resources
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Latest News

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Member Newsletter
SPSP members receive the monthly member newsletter delivered right to their inboxes! The newsletter includes interviews with luminaries in the field, members sharing their stories and news, insider tips to help you apply for SPSP funding, and more!
Publications
Read up on the latest research in SPSP’s three publications:
- Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin publishes original empirical papers in all areas of personality and social psychology
- Personality and Social Psychology Review publishes original theoretical papers and conceptual review articles in personality and social psychology
- Social Psychological and Personality Science is a short reports journal in social and personality psychology, and a collaboration from ARP, EASP, SESP, SPSP, AASP, and SASP