American Psychological Foundation is currently accepting application for its Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund 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. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant Program
The Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant is a targeted funding opportunity designed to support early career psychologists focusing on child and youth suicide among African Americans. The grant aims to strengthen research, clinical practice, and educational initiatives that address disparities in mental health outcomes and improve prevention, intervention, and support strategies for African American children and adolescents.
Benefits of American Psychological Foundation Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant Program
The program offers.
- One grant award
- Total funding of $9,500
Funds are intended to support clearly defined activities that align with the grant’s focus on child and youth suicide among African Americans.
American Psychological Foundation Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant Program Requirements
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria.
- Be an early career psychologist
- Be no more than ten years postdoctoral
- Propose work focused on child and youth suicide among African Americans
Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, regardless of.
- Age
- Race or ethnicity
- Religion
- Nationality
- Ability or disability status
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Geographic location
Application Date and Process
The grant process typically follows these steps.
- Eligible early career psychologists develop a project aligned with the grant’s focus area.
- Applicants submit a proposal outlining objectives, methods, and expected impact.
- Applications are reviewed based on relevance, quality, and potential contribution to the field.
- One applicant is selected to receive the $9,500 award.
- The funded project is implemented to advance research, practice, or education outcomes.
Application Deadline
02 October, 2026
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