American Psychological Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Trauma Psychology Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About American Psychological Foundation Trauma Psychology Grant Program
The APF Trauma Psychology Grant is a significant opportunity for early-career psychologists to support innovative projects aimed at alleviating trauma.
Benefits of American Psychological Foundation Trauma Psychology Grant Program
- Grant amount: $3,750 for one project per cycle.
American Psychological Foundation Trauma Psychology Grant Program Requirements
APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.
Applicants must:
- be an 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 Date and Process
Application Materials:
- project proposal
- project timeline
- detailed budget and justification
- CV
Application Deadline
09 October, 2026
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