Public engagement grants

The Society runs an annual public engagement grant scheme.

We recognise the Society’s role in supporting our members who communicate and deliver psychology, and its services to the public.

We increased the funding for the 2011 scheme, with £40,000 available either for one project or to be shared amongst several smaller schemes.

Through these grants we aim to help members promote the relevance of evidence-based psychology to wider audiences either through direct work or by organising interesting and relevant communications activities. Past recipients have received grants to work on projects such websites and workshops.

2011 grant winners

Dr Diana Harcourt

University of the West of England

A permanent interactive exhibit within an award winning science centre (At-Bristol), to promote the psychology of appearance and stereotypes.

Dr Carl Senior, Aston University and Lucy Irving, Middlesex University

Communicating psychology to the public with expressive dance.

Professor Jan Burns

Canterbury Christ Church University

Web and physical resources for elite athletes with learning disabilities.

Professor David Lavallee

University of Stirling

Website for the greatest (sport) psychological show on earth.

Ian Conyers

Running an event at British Science Festival.
 
Many of our Divisions and Branches run public events throughout the year across the country. Why not see what’s on near you?

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