Hispanic Neuropsychological Society
Grant Application Form
The Mentoring Committee of the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society (HNS) is accepting proposals for a small
monetary award (maximum of $250) to support graduate students of HNS. The award can be used to off-set
costs for the following: travel to conferences, student research that addresses cross-cultural issues in
neuropsychology that involve Hispanics, and for clinical materials needed for evaluation of Hispanics (i.e.
Spanish language testing materials). The award is limited to graduate students who are student affiliate
members of HNS. Winners and their projects will be announced on website. A student can re-apply in
consecutive cycles, but each person is only allowed to win once. There are two deadlines each year:
February 1st and August 1st.
Along with the HNS application below, interested individuals should submit the following in electronic format:
1. One page description of how the money will be used and how this supports your development as a
psychologist that serves Hispanics or addresses cross-cultural issues that involve Hispanics
2. CV
3. Letter of support from a relevant sponsor - see below for guidelines
Electronic submissions should be submitted via email to the committee chair, Kristin R. Krueger, PhD:
kris2blink@yahoo.com.
Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Title of Project:
This submission is for?
___February 2012 Deadline
___August 2012 Deadline
1. If the award is to be used for travel to a conference, have you submitted an abstract for review?
Which conference? What is the title of the abstract?
2. If the award is to be used for research, has your study been approved by the IRB? If so, please
submit proof. If not, please explain status. How does this project involve Hispanics? Please submit
an abstract.
3. If the award is to be used for clinical materials, please explain the context of the clinic and why
this material is needed.
4. Write out budget here:
Grant Application Letter Writing Guidelines
Applicant, please notify the sponsor who will write a letter for your HNS grant application to include
the following information:
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The first line of the letter should state why this sponsor is writing the letter. For example, if the
applicant is doing research, a research mentor should write the letter.
How long has the sponsor known the applicant?
How would the sponsor characterize the applicant’s involvement in addressing Hispanic
neuropsychological issues?
How would the sponsor rate the applicant’s overall ability to perform as a student of
neuropsychology?
Include and describe any qualities of the applicant and/or project that are relevant to the
application and support this applicant receiving the award.