American Psychological Foundation Grants
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Deadline: Nov 27, 2026
To assist graduate students of psychology with research costs associated with the master's thesis or doctoral dissertation. Qualifications: Applicants must be graduate students enrolled in an interim master's program or doctoral program; if a student is currently enrolled in a terminal master's program, the student must intend to enroll in a PhD program; students at any stage of graduate study are encouraged to apply; must be enrolled in the graduate program at the time grants are awarded; departments that have 100 or fewer students enrolled in their graduate programs may nominate one candidate; departments that have 101-200 graduate students enrolled may nominate up to two candidates; and departments that have more than 200 graduate students enrolled may nominate up to three candidates; must be members of COGDOP. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the research proposal. Proposals will be rated on the description of the context for the research (a brief literature review), the clarity and comprehensibility of the research question, the appropriateness of the research design, the general importance (theoretical, applied) of the research and the use of requested funds (with preference given for funds to actually conduct the research as opposed to tuition, travel, books and journals). Secondary criteria are related to the student's background, including previous publications or presentations at conferences, awards won at the student's institution, the endorsement from the Department chair/Director of Graduate Studies, breadth of courses taken and grades in courses. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include brief proposal of thesis or dissertation project (even if in progress - 10 pages max, not including references); department endorsement; CV; transcript (an unofficial/student copy is acceptable). Focus: Psychology.