Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants
AFSP's Postdoctoral Research Fellowship supports innovative, independent research on suicide causes, risk factors, and prevention interventions by early-career scientists.
Funder: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline — Innovation Grants: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship)
Funding Amounts: Up to $140,000 over 2 years; $56,000/year stipend plus $14,000/year institutional allowance.
Summary: Supports early-career postdoctoral researchers conducting innovative, independent suicide prevention research with dedicated salary and project support.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm via program page before applying.
Description
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants, offered by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), provide two years of funding to support postdoctoral-level investigators pursuing independent research careers in the field of suicide and suicide prevention. These grants are designed to foster innovative research that advances scientific understanding of suicide causes, risk factors, and the effectiveness of interventions or treatments aimed at prevention. Projects must include at least one suicide outcome measure and align with AFSP’s mission to reduce suicide through research.
