Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant Program 2026

🌟 About the Program

The Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant Program is designed to advance trauma research and support early-career psychologists in conducting impactful studies on the consequences of traumatic experiences. It encourages innovative approaches to understanding, preventing, and treating trauma, while fostering the development of the next generation of researchers in the field.

Key Details:

• Sponsor Organization: American Psychological Foundation

💰 Benefits

• Grant Amount: $3,750 per project

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a graduate student or 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
• Demonstrate competence and capacity to execute the proposed work

Diversity and Inclusion:

APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography. International applicants may apply if they meet the eligibility requirements and are from a country that has diplomatic relations with the United States. Applications must be submitted in English.

📋 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 Materials

Applicants must submit:

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

📅 Application Deadline

• Deadline: 09 October, 2026

📝 Application Process

To apply, visit the official application website.

For more details, visit the American Psychological Foundation Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant Program page or apply directly through the provided portal.

• Grant amount: $3,750 per project