Joseph B. Gittler Award 2026

The Joseph B. Gittler Award was established through a bequest from Joseph Gittler, PhD, to recognize psychologists who have made and will continue to make significant scholarly contributions to the philosophical foundations of psychological knowledge.

🌟 About the Award

• Sponsor Organization: American Psychological Foundation
• Purpose: To honor psychologists contributing to the philosophical underpinnings of psychology.

💰 Benefits

• Award Amount: $3,500 (1 award)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.

Applicants must:

• Be psychologists with an EdD, PsyD, or PhD from accredited universities.
• Demonstrate contributions to the philosophical foundations of psychology, particularly over the last 5 to 10 years.
  (Psychologists at all career levels will be considered within this criterion.)

📋 Application Process

Nomination Materials:

Applicants must submit the following:

1. A statement of accomplishments in the targeted area over the last 5 to 10 years.
2. A plan for the next 5 years to contribute to the philosophy of psychological knowledge.
3. A letter of recommendation supporting the candidate’s qualifications with reference to the program goals.
4. A current CV.

📅 Application Deadline

• Deadline: 05 June, 2026

For more details about the award and application process, please visit the official website of the American Psychological Foundation.

• Amount: 1 award of $3,500