Funds early career psychologists to conduct innovative research or interventions that advance the understanding, prevention, and treatment of trauma.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: October 9, 2026
Funding Amounts: 1 grant of $3,750; project duration up to 12 months
Summary: Supports innovative projects by early career psychologists to advance research and interventions in trauma psychology.
Key Information: No institutional indirect/overhead costs allowed; applicants must be within 10 years postdoctoral.
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) Trauma Psychology Grant funds original, innovative projects aimed at alleviating trauma, with a focus on advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of trauma through research or interventions. Sponsored in partnership with APA Division 56 (Trauma Psychology), this grant seeks to foster impactful work led by early career psychologists who demonstrate expertise and the capacity to execute their proposed projects. Applications are evaluated for quality, viability, potential impact, and originality.