Funding Opportunities
Henry P. David Grant for International Travel in Human Reproductive Behavior and Population Studies
The American Psychological Foundation’s Henry David Fund was established to support young psychologists with a demonstrated interest in the behavioral aspects of human reproductive behavior or an area related to population concerns.
This is a one-time, $1,000 grant, intended to cover expenses associated with travel to, during, and from international or regional congress.
About the APF Henry David International Travel Grant:
The Henry David International Travel Grant is made possible through a donation from Henry P. David, PhD, to the American Psychological Foundation (APF). The fund was established to support a doctoral-level reproductive health/population science student or professional from abroad (i.e., U.S. citizens are not eligible) with a demonstrated interest in human sexual/reproductive behavior, sexual/reproductive health, or population issues.
Eligibility
APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.
Applicants must:
- be graduate students conducting dissertation research, or early career researchers with no more than 10 years postdoctoral
- have demonstrated interest in human sexual and reproductive health and behavior, or related population concerns.
- Preference given to psychologists
Application Instructions
Application Materials:
- CV
- two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant’s work and/or experience
- essay on the applicant’s interest and experience in sexual/reproductive health and/or population studies, and expressing how attendance at the Psychosocial Workshop will further their professional development in these areas.
Evaluation Criteria:
Applications will be evaluated on:
- interest in topic area
- budget allocation
For detailed application instructions including formatting and content, please create or log into your GivingData account and review the comprehensive application instructions in the portal. If you still need assistance after reviewing the portal, please contact APF Programs at programs@ampsychfdn.org.
Please be advised that APF does not provide feedback to applicants on their proposals.
Please review our program FAQs for important details on the application process.
Recent Recipient
Dr. Aderonke Komolafe
Babcock University, Nigeria
“Information Behaviour, Socio-Cultural Factors and Sexual Gender-Based Violence of Female Internally Displaced Persons in Borno State, Nigeria”
Past Recipients
2025
Aderonke Komolafe, Babcock University, Nigeria
“Information Behaviour, Socio-Cultural Factors and Sexual Gender-Based Violence of Female Internally Displaced Persons in Borno State, Nigeria”
2024
Dr. Otobo I Ujah, College of Public Health, University of South Florida
“Prevenetive Behavioral Strategies for Unintended Pregnancy: The Role of Previous Pregnancy Intendedness.”
2023
Rita Michelle Rivera, Duke University
2019
Adenife Modile, University of Colorado at Boulder
2018
Megan Williams, MA, University of Pennsylvania
2017
Allen Kabagenyi, Makerere University
2016
Hod Tamir, PhD, Florida International University
2015
Bernadette Blanchfield, University of Virginia
2014
No Grant Given
2013
Monika Mynarska, PhD, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University
2012
Katherine Tumlinson, University of North Carolina
2011
Tamsen Rochat, PhD, Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies
Heather Adams, California State University, Stanislaus
2010
No Grant Given
2009
Doug VanderLaan, University of Lethbridge
2008
Jessica Anne Fehringer, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2007
Mohammad-Zakaria Pezeshki, PhD, Tabriz Medical School
2006
Mhairi Gibson, PhD, University of Bristol
2005
Leapetswe Malete, PhD, University of Botswana
2004
Daniela Draghici, Ipas
2003
Amy G. Lam, University of California, Davis
2002
No Grant Given
2001
Ma’an A. Barry Qassem, PhD, Aden University
2000
David Pérez-Jiménez, PhD, University of Puerto Rico