F.J. McGuigan Early Career Investigator Research Grant on Understanding the Human Mind
This grant supports early career psychologists researching mental functions to advance understanding of the mind and brain by integrating behavioral and neural perspectives.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 total; typically for one year; biennial award
Summary: Supports early career psychologists researching mental functions to advance understanding of the human mind and brain through behavioral and neural perspectives.
Key Information: No indirect/overhead costs allowed; applicants must be within 10 years postdoctoral.
Description
This biennial grant supports early career psychological scientists whose research addresses aspects of mental function—such as cognition, affect, or motivation—and seeks to advance a unified understanding of the human mind and brain by integrating behavioral and neural perspectives. The grant encourages empirical and theoretical research that deepens knowledge of how the mind operates, helping promising young investigators pursue impactful careers in psychology and related fields.
