APF: Psychology and Philanthropy
As a grantmaking Foundation, we leverage the power of philanthropy to advance psychological knowledge by investing in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. Learn more.
As a grantmaking Foundation, we leverage the power of philanthropy to advance psychological knowledge by investing in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. Learn more.
At APF, we are revolutionizing the future of psychology with the support of donors, grantees and valued community members. Together, we are reimagining ways psychology and philanthropy can intersect and change the world for the better.
Direct Action Visionary Grants
Direct Action Crisis Funding
K. Anders Ericsson Dissertation Research Grant
Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant
Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship
Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award
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