The Springfield Research Fund Grants
Supports early career research advancing understanding of intersectional stigmas and reducing prejudice against LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: June 12, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 3 grants of $21,000 each; $1,000 of each grant must be reserved for publication costs; funding is for a 12-month period.
Summary: Supports research by early career psychologists addressing contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues and intersectional stigmas to reduce prejudice and discrimination.
Key Information: Applicants must be within 10 years postdoctoral; no institutional indirect/overhead costs allowed.
Description
The Springfield Research Fund Grant, offered by the American Psychological Foundation (APF), supports innovative research on contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues, with a specific emphasis on dispelling stereotypes and reducing prejudice and discrimination. For the 2026 cycle, preference is given to projects addressing intersectional stigmas affecting LGBTQIA+ individuals. The grant aims to advance understanding and acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people, particularly where multiple identities intersect to create unique challenges and experiences.
