Innovative Student Research Grant Program in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The SABA (Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis) offers an Innovative Student Research Grant in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to support graduate-level study of DEI issues in behavior analysis. The grant supports methodologically rigorous, behavior-analytic-informed empirical studies and demonstration projects. The application period for 2027 runs from September 2026 until 13 January 2027. Opportunity at a Glance

- Opportunity name: Innovative Student Research Grant in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

- Provider: SABA (Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis) / ABAI (Association for Behavior Analysis International)

- Opportunity type: Student research grant (graduate-level)

- Funding available: Awards will vary from US$1,000 up to US$5,000 each

- Number of grants: Not specified in the source

- Deadline: 13 January 2027 (time zone not specified in the source)

- Applicant notifications: June 2027

- Awarding organization: ABAI DEI Board administers the grant process; SABA Board of Directors selects recipients

- Project period/duration: Not specified in the source

About the Opportunity

This grant is designed to facilitate promising student research projects in behavior analysis related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proposals must clearly and concisely address a question viewed as important to DEI within and outside the behavior analytic community, and must be methodologically rigorous. Funded projects must be informed, at least in part, by a behavior analytic perspective, and may be part of a multidisciplinary approach that includes behavior analysis. Projects may involve a team of student researchers, but a principal investigator must be identified. Funding and Benefits

- Award amount: US$1,000 to up to US$5,000 per grant (amount varies)

- SABA Board discretion: The SABA Board reserves the right not to award any grant in a given year

- Cost restrictions (ineligible costs): Applicants may not request funding for:

- Indirect costs or institutional overhead (facilities and administrative costs) - Salaries, wages, or other compensation for research staff - Renting, renovating, or maintaining research space - General research infrastructure or operational expenses - Professional travel, except travel to the ABAI Annual Convention for the purpose of presenting research Who Is Eligible? Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria listed by SABA/ABAI:

- Research commitment: Applicants must provide evidence of their commitment to basic, applied, or translational research in behavior analysis.

- Graduate enrollment/acceptance: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in a graduate program in a department of:

- psychology, education, behavioral science, or an allied discipline - with a sufficient number of behaviorally oriented faculty members to supervise the proposed research

- Degree level: Both master’s and doctoral students are eligible for consideration, but only projects of sufficient scope and substance will be funded.

- Time remaining: Applicants must have sufficient time remaining in their academic program to complete the proposed research project.

- Continuation opportunity: Funded students are eligible to apply for one additional continuation DEI grant in the subsequent year.

Eligible Activities or Priority Areas SABA welcomes proposals for innovative research in DEI in behavior analysis. Eligible proposals must involve: - Empirical studies and demonstration projects directly relevant to diversity, equity, or inclusion.

SABA defines:

- Diversity as traits and characteristics that make people unique - Equity as fair treatment and equality of opportunity for all individuals - Inclusion as behaviors and social norms that ensure people feel welcome

Target areas and preference:

- Projects may target any aspect of DEI - Preference will be given to substantive projects that evaluate the impact of DEI efforts in community or organizational settings Why This Opportunity Matters This grant supports graduate student research that connects DEI questions with behavior analysis, helping applicants develop projects that are both academically rigorous and relevant to real-world DEI contexts. By requiring empirical or demonstration components and a behavior analytic perspective, the opportunity is structured to encourage research designs that can test and inform DEI-related interventions in practice settings. How to Apply - Prepare a biosketch - Download and complete the biosketch template (Microsoft Word format). - Upload the completed biosketch with the application.

- Not specified in the source: where/how the biosketch is uploaded beyond being “uploaded.”

- Develop a proposal (page limits and format) - Proposals are limited to five pages. - References may be up to two additional pages.

- Formatting requirements:

- 11-point Arial font - Single spacing - ½-inch margins - Use the section headers listed in the source (see next step). - Proposal must include the following sections: - Title, Significance, Specific Aims, Approach, Method, Limitations, Timeline, Budget, and Matching Funding - Arrange letters of support (academic advisor) - Submit a letter of support from an academic advisor by email to [contact details removed]. - The letter should verify sufficient program time to complete the project and provide recommendations for the applicant and proposed project. - Arrange institutional resource verification (department/program chair) - The applicant’s department or program chair must send a letter verifying institutional resources necessary to conduct the project. - Submit by email to [contact details removed]. - Submit by the deadline

- Application Deadline: 13 January 2027

- Not specified in the source: the exact submission portal, submission instructions, or whether the deadline includes a specific cut-off time/time zone.

- Use the official application page Application Tips or Common Mistakes - Follow page and formatting rules exactly: Proposals must be five