Public Interest

Awards, conferences, and committee nominations

Apply or nominate colleagues for committee membership, awards, research funding, fellowships, training programs, and conferences.

Guidelines and policy statements

Guidelines and policy statements on subjects such as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients; multicultural education; human rights; and older adults.

For students and early career psychologists

Resources and opportunities to help students enter the profession and early career psychologists advance their careers.

Psychology PAC

Psychology PAC is the Political Action Committee (PAC) of APA Services, Inc.

Minority Fellowship Program

Federally-funded training program for ethnic and racial minority researchers and service providers.

Advocacy for Psychology

APA advocates for psychology-informed federal policy, legislation, and research.

HIV/AIDS Programs

Providing training, information, and technical assistance on a wide range of HIV/AIDS-related topics.

About the Public Interest Directorate

The Public Interest Directorate applies psychology to the fundamental problems of human welfare and social justice and the promotion of equitable and just treatment of all segments of society through education, training, and public policy.

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Last updated: December 2021Date created: 2018