The Erskine A. Peters Dissertation Year Fellowship at the University of Notre Dame, established in 1999, honors the life and academic achievements of one of the University's most distinguished and beloved professors, Dr. Erskine A. Peters (1948-1998). Dr. Peters taught English at the University and also became legendary for his commitment to scholarship, community service, and graduate education in the College of Arts and Letters.

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The MFP was established in 1969 in efforts to increase the number of minority scholars in the discipline.  Since then, it has designated more than 400 fellows and contributed to the completion of doctoral political science programs for over 100 individuals.

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Established in recognition of the first Black woman physician in the United States. Dr. Lee graduated from New England Female Medical College in 1864, one year before the end of slavery. The scholarship provides assistance to women medical students who are residents of Southern California or enrolled in Southern California medical schools. The awards are based on academic merit, financial need, and commitment to the ABWP mission, "improving public health and welfare, through the advancement of knowledge concerning women and community health."

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The APA Diversity Program in Neuroscience has been in existence since 1987 and has, over the years, partnered with the Association of Neurosciences Departments and Programs, and other organizations, to help increase diversity among neuroscience researchers. Our mission is also consistent with the mission of NIH, which includes, but is not limited to the elimination of health disparities in the U.S. Our program provides financial support, professional development activities, and professional guidance to students pursuing doctoral degrees in neuroscience and whose ultimate career goal is to become an independent research scientist.

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