Fund for Psychoanalytic Research
The Fund for Psychoanalytic Research supports innovative studies advancing psychoanalytic theory and practice, with emphasis on diverse methods and early-career investigators.
Funder: American Psychoanalytic Association
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Full application deadline — winter review) | May 1, 2027 (Full application deadline — spring review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000/year for two years (research grants); $5,000 (pilot grants); $3,000 (consultation grants); $15,000 for two years (career support)
Summary: Supports innovative psychoanalytic research and scholarship across diverse methodologies, with a focus on both new and established investigators.
Description
The Fund for Psychoanalytic Research, administered by the American Psychoanalytic Association, supports a broad array of research and scholarship related to psychoanalysis. Established in 1976, the Fund encourages both basic and applied research that advances knowledge of psychoanalytic theory and practice, as well as the intersection of psychoanalysis with related fields such as developmental psychology and neuroscience. Projects can include empirical, conceptual, and interdisciplinary studies, and the Fund is particularly interested in supporting early-career investigators and providing opportunities for mentorship and consultation.
