The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is pleased to sponsor two fellowships: the HumRRO Fellowship in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology and the HumRRO Fellowship in Educational Measurement and Evaluation.
Each year since 1998, HumRRO has awarded a fellowship to a doctoral candidate in I-O psychology (or a closely related discipline) in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and research promise. The HumRRO Fellowship in I-O Psychology has become one of the most prestigious fellowships in the field. In 2024, HumRRO launched a second fellowship—the HumRRO Fellowship in Educational Measurement and Evaluation—to advance our mission to contribute to society, science, and the profession.
Each fellowship awards a non-renewable $18,000 stipend to a graduate student demonstrating exceptional research skills. Both recipients will be required to progress satisfactorily toward completion of their dissertation and present their research during a visit to HumRRO. Additional opportunities to interact with HumRRO staff may be provided. The financial award for each fellowship will be distributed in two installments (September and December).
Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must be a doctoral candidate in the discipline, or a closely related one, associated with the award:
- HumRRO Fellowship in I-O Psychology: Must be a doctoral candidate in I-O psychology or a closely related discipline.
- HumRRO Fellowship in Educational Measurement and Evaluation: Must be a doctoral candidate in educational measurement and evaluation or a closely related discipline.
Applicants’ dissertation topics must have been proposed and approved. Since a purpose of both fellowships is to provide financial support while students complete their dissertations, applicants should be actively involved in the process of completing their dissertation research but not finished nor near completion at the time of application.
Selection
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their research promise, academic achievement, and professional productivity. Finalists may be interviewed.
Application Process
Each applicant must provide HumRRO with the following materials on or before the deadline date:
Completed application form
Personal statement
Curriculum vitae
Three letters of recommendation
Official transcript from each institution attended for graduate academic work
About HumRRO
HumRRO is a nationally recognized, nonprofit applied research and consulting organization, with a mission dedicated to measuring human capabilities and advancing assessment science and practice. Established in 1951 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, we provide our clients with customized solutions for complex business, HR, educational, and organizational challenges. Our areas of expertise include talent management, hiring and promotion, educational research and evaluation, credentialing, people analytics, and leadership assessment.
Locations
HumRRO’s headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside of our nation’s capital, north of Old Town Alexandria on the Potomac River. Other offices are located in Louisville, Kentucky; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Monterey, California; and San Diego, California.