The International Development Grant supports the global advancement of behavior analysis by offering financial support to individuals and organizations committed to its development and dissemination outside the United States. Administered by the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA), this grant reflects the organization’s mission to expand access to and application of behavior analytic science internationally. It emphasizes long-term, sustainable development efforts over temporary or one-off engagements.
The funding opportunity is designed to help applicants implement projects that build or enhance behavior analysis infrastructure within a region. The most competitive proposals will involve systems-level change and have a clear potential for lasting regional impact. Short-term activities such as workshops or one-time events, especially those lacking enduring benefits or hosted for profit, are explicitly disqualified from funding. Also excluded are expenses such as applicant stipends, administrative labor, and hospitality costs.
Applicants may request between $1,000 and $5,000 USD, with up to four grants awarded annually. Additionally, the highest-ranked applicant from outside the United States may receive a post-convention travel grant of up to $1,000 USD, contingent upon their attendance and presentation at the annual ABAI convention. The travel grant is processed after the convention occurs.
Eligible applicants must be formally affiliated with a university or institution and must not be current recipients of a SABA International Development Grant. Coordinators and faculty from internationally ABAI-recognized or accredited programs may apply, as well as individuals seeking to establish new such programs. All awardees must submit a short report and expenditure outline to the SABA Board by April 1 of the year following their award.
The grant cycle opens in September 2025 and closes on January 14, 2026. Award notifications are expected in June 2026. The SABA Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing all applications. While not mandatory, winners are encouraged to attend the annual convention and explore opportunities for additional professional engagement in the United States. The program has a long-standing history of international support and was first awarded in 1999.
Projects with systems-level focus and long-term impact are favored; avoid one-time events or for-profit projects
