David H. and Beverly A. Barlow Grant
David H. and Beverly A. Barlow Grant supports graduate students and early career researchers pursuing innovative basic and clinical research to advance understanding of anxiety and related disorders.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | September 17, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One grant of $8,000
Summary: Supports graduate students and early career researchers conducting innovative basic and clinical research on anxiety and anxiety-related disorders.
Key Information: Applicants must be graduate students or researchers no more than 10 years postdoctoral, affiliated with a qualifying nonprofit institution or governmental entity.
Description
The David H. and Beverly A. Barlow Grant is administered by the American Psychological Foundation (APF) and supports innovative basic and clinical research on anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. It funds work conducted by graduate students and early career researchers, emphasizing originality, scientific contribution, and the quality, viability, and potential impact of the proposed project.
Funded by David and Beverly Barlow, the grant reflects their commitment to advancing innovative and impactful anxiety research. David Barlow is the founder and director emeritus of Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. Supported projects have investigated emotion regulation, youth avoidance, dynamic threat processing in preschoolers, intolerance of uncertainty, and interventions for anxiety disorders and PTSD.
