American Psychological Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About American Psychological Foundation Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant Program
The grant program is designed to advance trauma research and support early-career psychologists in conducting impactful studies on the consequences of traumatic experiences. It encourages innovative approaches to understanding, preventing, and treating trauma, while developing the next generation of researchers in the field.
Benefits of American Psychological Foundation Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant Program
- Grant amount: $3,750 per project
American Psychological Foundation Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant Program Requirements
APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography. International applicants may apply if they meet the eligibility requirements and are from a country that has diplomatic relations with the United States. Applications must be submitted in English.
Applicants must:
- be a graduate student or early career psychologist (a doctoral-level psychologist who is no more than 10 years postdoctoral)
- be affiliated with nonprofit charitable, educational and scientific institutions, or governmental entities operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes
- have a demonstrated knowledge of trauma and trauma research
- have demonstrated competence and capacity to execute the proposed work
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on:
- quality, viability, and potential impact of the proposed project
- originality, innovation, and contribution to the field of trauma
- applicant’s demonstrated competence and capability to execute the proposed work
Application Materials:
- project proposal
- project timeline
- detailed budget and justification
- CV
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
09 October, 2026
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