American Psychological Foundation Walter Katkovsky Research Grant Program 2026 (With up to $22,500 in Funding)

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About American Psychological Foundation Walter Katkovsky Research Grant Program

The Walter Katkovsky Research Grant Program supports research focused on psychotherapy. Projects should aim to improve knowledge of how psychotherapy produces behavioral, emotional, or cognitive change. Both theoretical and methodological research approaches are welcome, including studies that simulate psychotherapy processes such as learning or exposure trials. Participants in research may be patients or non-patient populations.

• Sponsor Organisation: American Psychological Foundation

Benefits of American Psychological Foundation Walter Katkovsky Research Grant Program

• Amount: 2 grants of $22,500

American Psychological Foundation Walter Katkovsky Research 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 psychologists up to 12 years postdoctoral 
• be affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, educational, or scientific institution, or governmental entity operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes
• 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
• applicant’s demonstrated competence and capability to execute the proposed work
• criticality of funding for execution of work (particularly if part of a larger funded effort)

Application Date and Process

Application Materials:

• project proposal
• project timeline 
• full budget and justification 
• CV 

Application Deadline

17 April, 2026

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