Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant
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Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant supports psychologists studying small-group therapy and health-related groups in naturalistic settings to advance understanding of therapeutic effectiveness.
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Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One $1,500 grant; funding lasts up to 12 months, plus a three-year Division 49 membership
Summary: Supports innovative research on small-group psychotherapy and health-related groups in naturalistic settings.
Key Information: Applicants must have an eligible institutional affiliation and demonstrated knowledge of group psychology or group psychotherapy.
Description
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) and Division 49, the Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy, sponsor this grant to support innovative research applied to small groups in naturalistic settings. Its primary focus is groups in a therapeutic context, including the effectiveness of different approaches to group therapy. Research on other groups with health implications, such as smoking-cessation or weight-loss support groups, may also fit.
Supported topics include group therapy’s efficacy for specific disorders; how member differences such as gender, personality, disorder duration, or comorbidity affect outcomes; comparisons of group and individual therapy; communication styles within or across disorders; and group climate’s role in therapeutic effectiveness. The program emphasizes originality, innovation, and contributions to the field, with preference for early-career psychologists and research integrating group psychotherapy.
