Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Policy Fellowship

The Taylor Fellowship program provides an opportunity to work alongside SPSSI and APA policy staff and attend policy events on Capitol Hill in person or virtually for 8-12 weeks. Fellows are provided a summer stipend of $3,000 and $1,500 for travel/relocation to DC and/or living expenses in DC.

The Taylor Fellowship program emphasizes participation in a range of policy activities and can include a number of projects. In addition to attending congressional hearings and briefings, and other federal policy-focused events (e.g., meetings with federal agencies and policy coalitions), the Taylor Fellow can:

• Craft a policy brief
• Write a blog post for SPSSI’s “Sound Science, Sound Policy” blog, which is published by PsychologyToday
• Plan a policy-focused webinar for SPSSI members and the broader social justice-minded APA community
• Write a newsletter column for SPSSI’s member e-newsletter, Forward

As part of the fellowship, the Taylor Fellow will also:

• Participate in SPSSI’s Summer Conference and Policy Workshop preconference in New Orleans (June 26-28, 2026)
• Meet SPSSI leaders and leaders at the intersection of the psychology and policy world
• Conduct background research and draft policy materials alongside APA Public Interest Government Relations staff

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited doctoral program in psychology or a related field. In addition, they must have demonstrated a commitment to a career with a focus on ethnic minority issues. Applicants should not have completed their doctoral program by the time they begin the fellowship.