THE FOCUS AREAS FOR THE 2013 MISSION AWARDS
- Repetitive Exposure to Disaster: Including research and service projects investigating the effects of repeated exposure and specific intervention methods for repeatedly exposed populations.
- Preparedness: Including research and service projects designed to teach and evaluate programs to prepare people for disasters.
- Resilience: Including research and service projects designed to further understand the risk and resilience profile of potentially vulnerable communities and societies and developing effective means for building societal resilience in the face of disasters, armed conflict and terrorism.
- Prevention: Including research and service programs aimed at peace building and nonviolent conflict resolution.
CRITERIA FOR PROJECTS
PBB seek research and action-oriented projects that contribute to at least one of the focus areas described above. Projects will be assessed on their empirical rigor and service impact. PBB is most interested in funding applications which lead the field in research advancement.
PROJECT FUNDING, DURATION AND ELIGIBILITY
Projects of $5,000 - $10,000 (USD) will be funded with expected project duration of one year (beginning May 2013). Applicants must be affiliated with a university or non-profit organization. PBB encourages applications from international organizations or individuals who represent diversity.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications should be received by Friday, October 12th, 2012 either electronically to awards@pbbmail.org by mail to Mission Awards, Psychology Beyond Borders, 1000 Rio Grande Street, Austin, TX, USA, 78701. Click here to download the application Cover Page and Checklist.