SfHP Postdoctoral Health Psychology Research Award
Forecasted
The SfHP Postdoctoral Health Psychology Research Award supports postdocs in conducting innovative, independent health psychology research with direct funding from the Society for Health Psychology.
Funder: Society for Health Psychology (APA Division 38)
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline: March 31, 11:59pm EST, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 (one award; direct costs only, no indirect/overhead; funds not for travel)
Summary: Supports postdoctoral members of the Society for Health Psychology in conducting new independent health psychology research.
Key Information: Funds are paid directly to the award winner, not the institution.
Description
The Society for Health Psychology (SfHP) Postdoctoral Health Psychology Research Award is the sole research-focused postdoctoral award offered annually by SfHP (APA Division 38). Its purpose is to support innovative, independent research in health psychology conducted by postdoctoral members. The award is designed to empower early career professionals to launch original research projects that advance the field and align with SfHP’s mission. The award provides direct funding to support research costs during the postdoctoral year and requires recipients to deliver a video-recorded summary (“data blitz”) of their completed work.
