Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant

The American Psychological Foundation and APA Division 56 offer one USD 3,750 grant for innovative research on understanding, preventing or treating the consequences of traumatic events, including sexual assault, sexual harassment and rape. Graduate students and early-career doctoral-level psychologists within ten years of their doctorate may apply. Applicants need demonstrated trauma-research knowledge, project capability and an eligible nonprofit or governmental affiliation. International applicants are eligible from countries with diplomatic relations with the United States; applications must be in English.

Submit a project proposal, timeline, detailed budget with justification and CV by 9 October 2026. Selection considers quality, feasibility, impact, originality and the applicant’s ability to execute the work. The named grant campaign is open in APF’s GivingData portal. An account is required to access the full instructions and submit an application.

Graduate student or doctoral-level psychologist within ten years postdoctoral, with trauma-research expertise and an eligible nonprofit or governmental affiliation. International applicants from countries with US diplomatic relations; English applications.