This year, Division 49 (Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy) of the American Psychological Association will again sponsor an award for the best dissertation research on small groups. Anyone who completed a relevant dissertation during 2011 may compete. Dissertations may examine any type of group, use any methodology, and analyze any phenomenon. Applicants should send a brief typed summary (five pages, double spaced) of their dissertation to Dr. Richard Moreland at the Department of Psychology, <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">3103 Sennott Square</st1:address></st1:street>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Pittsburgh</st1:placename></st1:place> (15260), by the end of March, 2012. A committee will review these summaries and select three finalists, who must then submit complete copies of their dissertations for further review. The prize, which includes $1000, a plaque, and free membership in the division for three years, will be presented in August, at the APA convention in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Orlando</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Florida</st1:state></st1:place>.