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.
Trauma Psychology Grant
The American Psychological Foundation and APA Division 56 offer one USD 3,750 grant for innovative work that alleviates trauma. Applicants must be doctoral-level psychologists no more than ten years postdoctoral, with demonstrated knowledge of trauma research and the capacity to carry out the project. They must be affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, educational or scientific institution, or a governmental entity operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Submit a project proposal, timeline, detailed budget with justification and CV. Review considers project quality, feasibility, potential impact, originality and the applicant’s capability. The deadline is 9 October 2026. Applications are open through the named Trauma Psychology Grant campaign in APF’s GivingData portal; an account is required. Full formatting and submission instructions are available after signing in.