2025 Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Fellowship – Deadline (2/1/25)

The deadline for the Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Fellowship is tomorrow, February 1. Two $15,000 fellowships are available to persons identified as either American Indian or Alaska Native, Arab/Middle Eastern/North African, Asian/Asian-American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and undocumented students from one of the aforementioned groups, accepted into an accredited doctoral program in any one of the social and/or behavioral sciences so as to expand their perspectives in the pursuit and investigations into social problems.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/31/2025, 12:02 PM

The 2025 Call for Papers Deadline is TODAY!

The 2025 Call for Papers deadline is today! View the Student Paper Competitions and Outstanding Scholarship Awards announcement and submit a paper or nominate a book, article, or scholar.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/31/2025, 09:33 AM

Support the SSSP with a Sustaining Membership

Together, we can make a difference. Sustaining members enjoy the many benefits of a SSSP membership without the annual dues – all while helping the Society fulfill its purpose in pursuit of a more just and humane world. Join/renew your membership and consider a sustaining membership to help the SSSP continue its vital work.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/30/2025, 09:00 AM

Make Your Hotel Reservation for the 2025 Annual Meeting

Make your hotel reservation at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel for the 2025 Annual Meeting. Our single/double room rate is $229 plus tax, per night. Book your room here at the group rate. You may also call the hotel toll-free at 1-800-445-8667. Be sure to request the SSSP 2025 Annual Conference room rate. Reservations must be confirmed by July 7 to guarantee our negotiated group rate. Reservations received after or if the room block is filled prior to that date, are subject to availability or increased rate.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/28/2025, 08:30 AM

SSSP: The 2025 Call for Papers Deadline is Approaching (1/31/25)

The 2025 Call for Papers deadline is approaching! View the Student Paper Competitions and Outstanding Scholarship Awards announcement and submit a paper or nominate a book, article, or scholar.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/23/2025, 08:32 AM

Apply for SSSP Awards, Fellowships, and Scholarships (Deadlines Vary)

Nominations and applications are open for several awards, fellowships, and scholarships. Deadlines vary for these awards: Arlene Kaplan Daniels Paper Award, Doris Wilkinson Faculty Leadership Award, Joseph B. Gittler Award, Kathleen S. Lowney Mentoring Award, Lee Founders Award, Student Paper Competitions and Outstanding Scholarship Awards, Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Fellowship, SWS Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship, Thomas C. Hood Social Action Award, and Travel Fund Awards.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/21/2025, 09:30 AM

Announcing the 2025 General Election Candidates

We are pleased to announce the candidates for the 2025 General Election. See a complete listing. Voting will begin online February 15, and the poll will close on March 15.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/17/2025, 09:14 AM

Buy One, Get One Free Promotion for Divisional Memberships

There has never been a better time to renew your SSSP membership and to add a new Division. Early birds who join/renew their membership by January 31 can buy one division membership and add another division membership for free. View a list of Divisions. To add a division, login and navigate to “Purchase a Division” under the “Divisions” section.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/14/2025, 09:14 AM

2025 Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Fellowship

SSSP is now accepting applications for the Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Fellowship. Online applications must be received in their entirety no later than February 1. Two $15,000 fellowships are available to persons identified as either American Indian or Alaska Native, Arab/Middle Eastern/North African, Asian/Asian-American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and undocumented students from one of the aforementioned groups, accepted into an accredited doctoral program in any one of the social and/or behavioral sciences so as to expand their perspectives in the pursuit and investigations into social problems.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/09/2025, 08:33 AM

Call for Proposals: Global Agenda for Social Justice 3

The SSSP and the Justice 21 Committee are proud to announce the third iteration of the Global Agenda for Social Justice. This iteration of the series – Global Agenda for Social Justice 3 – is the internationally-focused volume, designed to provide accessible insights into some of the world’s most pressing social problems and proposes practicable international public policy responses to those problems.

We are seeking brief chapters proposals (1-2 pages max.) identifying a significant international / global social problem by January 10, 2025 (extended deadline). Learn more and access proposal guidelines.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/07/2025, 08:30 AM

Join/Renew for 2025!

Start the new year off right! If you have not already done renew your membership and take advantage of the BOGO Divisional Membership promo now thru 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on January 31.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 01/02/2025, 09:08 AM