Division 39 Marsha D. McCary Fund Grant for Psychoanalysis
Division 39 Marsha D. McCary Fund Grant for Psychoanalysis supports psychologists’ education, research, and service projects to advance psychoanalysis and public understanding of its value.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | August 31, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One grant of $13,500; funding lasts up to 12 months from payment
Summary: Supports education, research, and service programs that advance psychoanalysis and increase public awareness of its value.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate psychoanalytic knowledge and a long-term interest in communicating its public value; practicing therapists are not required.
Description
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) and Division 39 sponsor this annual grant to promote psychoanalysis as both a science and a profession. Named for the fund’s founder, the program supports education, research, and service that increase public understanding of psychoanalytic principles and treatments, including their relevance to clinical, organizational, and social problems.
The fund seeks to advance the profession and keep psychologists and the public informed about developments in psychoanalytic scholarship, research, and practice. It particularly hopes to support populations in need, including early-career professionals, students from diverse backgrounds, and therapists working with underserved populations. These are program priorities rather than a requirement to be a practicing psychoanalytic therapist.
