American Psychological Foundation Trauma Psychology Grant Program 2026

📝 About the Program

The APF Trauma Psychology Grant is a significant opportunity for early-career psychologists to support innovative projects aimed at alleviating trauma.

Sponsor Organization

• American Psychological Foundation

🎁 Benefits

• Grant Amount: $3,750 for one project per cycle.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

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 based 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

Required Materials

Applicants must submit:

• Project proposal
• Project timeline
• Detailed budget and justification
• CV

Application Deadline

• 09 October, 2026

📌 Contact Information

For more details, visit the American Psychological Foundation Trauma Psychology Grant Program.

To apply, visit the application portal.

This opportunity is ideal for psychologists passionate about trauma research and looking to make a meaningful impact in the field. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Grant amount: $3,750 for one project per cycle.