The Joseph and Marcella Hollis Award is for faculty and students who wish to conduct psychology-based research projects. This competition is open for Graduate Students and Faculty Members only.

The maximum amount for this award is $700 for graduate students and $2,500 for faculty members. This award can be used for travel, supplies, payments to subjects, and presentations of work at professional meeting. Students are also expected to complete a final report form upon the completion of the project.

Apply for this grant through our online portal. Recipients must also provide a final report.

Annual Deadlines: October 1, April 1

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2025-2026 Awardees

Congratulations to the following recipients of this grant for the 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Students

  • Carlie Merriweather (PSY) 
  • Alicia Van Duyn (PSY) 
  • David Akolgo (TC)

Faculty

  • Hesham Allam (CICS)
  • Faisal Kalota (CICS)
  • Grace (EunHae) Park (SJSC, TC)

 

Questions?

For questions regarding the Aspire program, please contact the program’s manager or email us.