Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant
This grant funds graduate students and early career psychologists researching the understanding, prevention, or treatment of psychological trauma from sexual assault, harassment, or rape.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: October 9, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: 1 grant of $3,750; funds must be used for direct project costs; 12-month project period.
Summary: Supports graduate students and early career researchers advancing research on trauma from sexual assault, harassment, or rape.
Key Information: No indirect/overhead costs allowed; international applicants eligible if requirements met.
Description
This grant supports innovative research by graduate students and early career psychologists focused on the understanding, prevention, and/or treatment of the consequences of exposure to traumatic events, specifically sexual assault, sexual harassment, and/or rape. The program aims to foster new insights and interventions that advance trauma research and improve psychological outcomes for affected populations. The award is sponsored by the American Psychological Foundation (APF) and APA Division 56 (Division of Trauma Psychology).
