
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 the 2025 Population Association of America (PAA) Psychosocial Workshop.
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.
About the Psychosocial Workshop:
The Psychosocial Workshop is a meeting for researchers in a variety of disciplines working on issues related to population, such as contraception, migration, or abortion. It is held in conjunction with the Population Association of America (PAA)’s annual meeting, a professional meeting of demographers. In 2025, PAA will be held in Washington, DC from April 10-April 13. More information appears here.
Eligibility
APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.
The grant will be awarded to a doctoral-level reproductive health/population science student or professional from abroad (i.e., U.S. citizens are not eligible).
Preference will be given to applicants who intend to make a presentation at PAA.
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.
- be a non-US citizen
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
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. Otobo I. Ujah
College of Public Health, University of South Florida
“Prevenetive Behavioral Strategies for Unintended Pregnancy: The Role of Previous Pregnancy Intendedness.”
Past Recipients
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