FAQs & More
How to become a member?
Individuals must complete a simple online application and pay the annual membership fee in the Membership section. Membership is open to professionals, students, and researchers with an interest in personality assessment across various disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral science.
How do I renew?
To renew your membership, follow these steps:
- Log in to your SPA account via the Member Compass portal on the SPA website. This is where you can view your current membership status and invoice.
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On the website, renew and pay online. Memberships expire on December 31st each year, and renewing by that date helps you avoid the $50 late fee.
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Check your dues amount. Fees depend on your membership category and are prorated later in the year.
If you need further assistance, you may email info@personality.org with any invoice or renewal questions.
How can I find another member?
To find and connect with another member of the Society for Personality Assessment (SPA), you should:
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Log in to your SPA profile
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Go to the "SPA Member Directory" in the Engagement or Membership section. You’ll see options like "New Members" and a search/filter interface. You can look up members by name, interest group, specialty, or location.
If you’re just getting started, explore the "New Members" section to connect with peers who recently joined. Once logged in, you’ll be able to perform broader searches using filters for interest groups, assessment specialties, or geographic regions.
How do I register for an event?
To register, please visit the Events page and select the one you are interested in. Then, click “Register Now” on the event page. Be sure to stay logged in while registering.
To finish registration, you should complete the checkout. This includes the event fee (in‑person or virtual) and any workshop add-ons. You cannot combine membership renewal and event registration in one transaction, so make sure your membership is up to date before registering.
After registration, be sure to receive confirmation and event access details and check if your membership status is up-to-date.
Do all events have continuing education credits?
Not all events offer CE credits.
Most of our webinars do include CE credit, which will always be indicated (e.g., "1 CE").
I didn’t receive the last newsletter. Where can I find it?
You can find the latest SPA newsletter online! Visit the SPA Newsletters section on the SPA website.
How do I become more involved with SPA?
Members can participate in a range of opportunities that support professional growth and community engagement.
You can join SPAGS, contribute to the Journal of Personality Assessment, present at the annual convention, or join special interest groups focused on topics like clinical practice, research, or advocacy. For more information, visit the "Engagement" section on our website.
I would like to host a webinar. What are the steps?
If you'd like to host a webinar with SPA, you should propose your topic and presenter(s) and submit them via email to info@personality.org.
Reach out to SPA via email (info@personality.org). Indicate which series you're interested in, include your proposed title, learning objectives (designed for CE credit if applicable), preferred timing, and presenter credentials.
You should prepare proposals aligned with SPA formatting, especially for CE‐eligible content, structure your session with clear educational goals, references to personality assessment standards, and a finalized format (live or recorded, length, interactive elements).
Then, you can finalize logistics with SPA staff. Once your webinar is approved, SPA’s team handles Zoom setup, marketing (on the website and newsletter), registration pages, pricing tiers (member, non‑member, student), and CE attribution procedures.
How do I post a job with SPA?
To post a job, visit here.
SPA members can post listings for free, while non-members pay a small fee ($45 for 30 days or $70 for 60 days). Complete the online form with details about the position and submit your post for review. Approved listings appear on the SPA Blog and the Jobs section of the website for the selected duration.
For assistance, you can contact info@personality.org.
Do you have any scholarship or grant opportunities?
Yes! SPA offers several scholarship and grant opportunities to support members at different career stages.
For example, Convention scholarships (for the 2025 Convention) cover registration, one night’s lodging, and travel stipends up to $400–$800; Dissertation Grants offer up to $800 for doctoral students with an approved dissertation proposal; Student Research Grants offer up to $500 available to undergraduate and graduate students.
To apply, you need an active student membership (2026 for grants), and awardees are generally expected to present their work at an upcoming SPA convention. You can find additional details here.