Elaine Dignan Award

Eligibility

Applicants are to be psychologists, or studying to become psychologists, or have a substantial or major part of their training in psychology. Preference will be given to members of the Society of any grade of membership.

Students undertaking relevant research are encouraged to apply. Current work may be included in the application, citing stage of development of the work and expected date of completion, if applicable.

Selection process

The award will be judged by a selection committee of three APS Women and Psychology Interest Group members according to the greatest merit in producing an activity, project or paper, or a significant contribution, concerning women and psychology.

Value of Prize

The recipient of the Elaine Dignan Award will receive an award of $500, a certificate, and an invitation to receive the Award and present the activity, project, or paper at the annual general meeting of the APS Women and Psychology Interest Group at its annual residential conference. Recipients will also have their name inscribed on a perpetual plaque, which for the ensuing year is kept by the recipient and then returned to the APS Women and Psychology Interest Group for presentation to the next successful applicant the following year.

Closing date and nominations

Applications and nominations are to be made in writing (three copies) or by electronic submission in Microsoft Word format, with supporting documentation, and should be forwarded to:

• APS Units Administrator
  The Australian Psychological Society Limited
  PO Box 38, Flinders Lane
  Melbourne, VIC 8009

Closing date: 31 August 2011.
The closing date for the award has been extended to 30 September 2011.

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