The Jerry S. Wiggins Student Award for Outstanding Interpersonal Research
The Jerry S. Wiggins Student Award for Outstanding Interpersonal Research is given annually by the Society of Interpersonal Theory and Research (SITAR) in order to recognize and promote outstanding student research in interpersonal psychology. One award is given for the best student presentation given at the annual SITAR conference.The award consists of a certificate and free registration (nontransferrable) to the next SITAR conference. In addition, the winner will be announced in the SITAR newsletter, where the individual will also be given the opportunity to present his or her research.
When and How to Apply
Students should indicate their interest in being considered for the Wiggins Award when they submit their abstract for their presentation using the online proposal submission form.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an award, applicants must:
- Be the first author on a presentation submission (poster or talk)
- Be a full-time graduate student at the time of submission
- Be a student member of SITAR
- Present their poster or presentation at the SITAR conference
- Be presenting a poster or talk that reflects the applicants' work and not that of an advisor. If the work presented is in-press, the student must be first author on the article.
SITAR student members can apply for the award multiple times, with the exception that students who receive an award are no longer eligible.
- Be the first author on a presentation submission (poster or talk)
- Be a full-time graduate student at the time of submission
- Be a student member of SITAR
- Present their poster or presentation at the SITAR conference
- Be presenting a poster or talk that reflects the applicants' work and not that of an advisor. If the work presented is in-press, the student must be first author on the article.
SITAR student members can apply for the award multiple times, with the exception that students who receive an award are no longer eligible.