Bruce and Jane Walsh Grant in Memory of John Holland
Funds research on how personality, culture, and environment influence work behavior and health, with preference for early career psychologists and pilot projects.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: September 18, 2026
Funding Amounts: 1 grant of $19,000; funding period up to 12 months
Summary: Supports research on how personality, culture, and environment influence work behavior and health, with preference for early career psychologists or pilot projects.
Key Information: No institutional indirect/overhead costs allowed; preference for early career psychologists (≤10 years postdoc).
Description
This grant supports scientific, scholarly, or applied research and educational activities investigating how personality, culture, and environment affect work behavior and both mental and physical health. Established in memory of John Holland—a pioneer in vocational psychology—the program encourages projects that can generalize to other settings or serve as pilots for larger funding. Preference is given to early career psychologists (no more than 10 years postdoctoral) and to pilot or demonstration projects. The grant aims to further understanding of the interaction between personality and work environment and welcomes proposals from diverse backgrounds and geographies.
