This grant funds advanced graduate student research on LGBTQIA+ family psychology and therapy, supporting projects that address challenges, resilience, and interventions for LGBTQIA+ families.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2024 | November 2026
Funding Amounts: One grant of $9,000–$10,000 for a 12-month project period.
Summary: Supports advanced graduate student research advancing understanding of LGBTQIA+ family psychology and therapy.
Key Information: Indirect/overhead costs are not allowed; only direct project costs are permitted.
The Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant, administered by the American Psychological Foundation, supports promising advanced graduate student investigators whose research focuses on LGBTQIA+ family psychology and therapy. The grant aims to encourage talented students to pursue careers addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ families, including those related to cultural, racial, socioeconomic, and family structure diversity. Research may be basic or applied and should further knowledge of coping mechanisms, support systems, resilience, as well as clinical issues and interventions relevant to LGBTQIA+ families.