Research in Psychology

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Research Funding

Search APA’s database for funding from federal agencies, private funders and APA-sponsored awards, and get grant-writing tips for NIH, NSF and more.

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Research Tools & Methods

Tips on conducting research and opportunities for research training—whether you’re a student starting out in the library or a seasoned scientist honing your skills.

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Responsible Conduct of Research

Support for ethical and responsible research in the psychological sciences. Also includes the responsible translation of research results for the general public and policy-makers.

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Publishing Research

Writing, submitting and revising a journal article for publication. Get advice from APA journal editors and well-published psychologists.

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Research in Action

Research in Action (formerly Psychology Matters) is a web-based compendium of psychological research that demonstrates the application and value of psychological science in our everyday lives. It's a sampling of the many successful and promising research areas in psychology. Within the areas we’ve highlighted here, all the studies found statistically significant effects and have had important applications in society.