Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant
Supports research that advances understanding and effectiveness of group psychotherapy and group-based health interventions, emphasizing therapeutic outcomes and group dynamics in real-world settings.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 1 grant of $1,500; includes a 3-year membership to Division 49
Summary: Supports innovative research on group psychotherapy and group-based health interventions in naturalistic settings, with an emphasis on therapeutic effectiveness and group dynamics.
Key Information: Institutional indirect/overhead costs are not permitted; preference for early career psychologists.
Description
This grant supports innovative research on group psychotherapy applied to small groups in naturalistic settings, primarily within therapeutic contexts. Projects may address the effectiveness of group therapy for specific disorders, the role of individual differences among group members, comparisons between group and individual therapy, or the influence of group climate on therapy outcomes. Research involving other health-related groups, such as support groups for smoking cessation or weight loss, is also considered. The award aims to advance the understanding and effectiveness of group interventions and foster innovation in the field of group psychotherapy.
