Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant
Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant supports graduate and early career researchers studying psychological pain and stigma in adults with visible physical disabilities to improve public understanding.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | October 1, 2027 (Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time)
Funding Amounts: One $10,000 grant; typically one year
Summary: Supports graduate and early career research improving public understanding of psychological pain and stigma among adults with visible physical disabilities.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time graduate students in good standing or psychologists no more than 10 years post doctorate.
Description
The Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant, administered by the American Psychological Foundation (APF), supports graduate and early career work on the psychological pain and stigma experienced by adults living with visible physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy. The program seeks to encourage students and early career researchers to orient their careers toward understanding the psychological effects of disability-related stigma.
The grant also supports strategies to improve public understanding and reduce harmful misconceptions about people with visible physical disabilities. Public dissemination is a central priority: proposals with plans to share findings with the public receive preference, especially through media organizations such as the Entertainment Industry Foundation or the Entertainment Industry Council.
