Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants from AFSP fund early-career scientists conducting innovative research into the causes and prevention of suicide.
Funder: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Due Dates: November 15, 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 developing independent, innovative suicide prevention research projects.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm via program page before applying.
Description
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) provide two years of support to early-career postdoctoral investigators aiming to establish independent research careers in suicide and suicide prevention. These grants are designed to foster innovative studies that advance scientific understanding of suicide causes, risk factors, and interventions. Projects must centrally address suicide or suicide prevention, include at least one suicide outcome measure, and align with AFSP’s mission to reduce suicide through research.
