David H. and Beverly A. Barlow Grant Program 2026

📝 About the Program

The Barlow Grant Program aims to fund research that enhances knowledge of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, spanning both basic science and clinical studies. This opportunity targets emerging researchers, including graduate students and early career investigators, who can contribute novel insights to the field.

💰 Benefits

• The program awards a single grant of $7,500 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 a graduate student or early career researcher (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 anxiety and anxiety research, either basic or clinical.
• 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 anxiety.
• 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

Required Materials:

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

⏰ Application Deadline

18 September, 2026

📄 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the official program page on the American Psychological Foundation website.

• The program awards a single grant of $7,500 per cycle.