Funding Opportunities
The Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship
The Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship supports graduate students at any stage of their dissertation who are interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to dispel stereotypes and other negative information that leads to prejudice and discrimination.
The Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship supports graduate students at any stage of their dissertation who are interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to dispel stereotypes and other negative information that leads to prejudice and discrimination.
The 2025 area of preference will be given to dissertation research that addresses intersectional stigmas.
One fellowship of up to $10,000 is available. Successful applicants will also be eligible for a $1,000 bonus upon publication of their dissertation research.
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.
Application Instructions
Application Materials:
- dissertation abstract
- statement of need (evaluations for this fellowship are partially need-based)
- CV
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on:
- impact and innovation
- plan for dissemination
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
Troy A. Kearse Jr.
Howard University
“A Multi-Method Investigation of Intersectional Stereotyping Toward Black Gay Men”
Past Recipients
2024
Troy A. Kearse Jr., Howard University
“A Multi-Method Investigation of Intersectional Stereotyping Toward Black Gay Men”
2023
Lauren Catlett, University of Virginia
“Participatory Design of an Advance Care Planning Model for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adults”
2022
Jessica Garcia, University of Houston
“Justice Behind Bars: Understanding and Improving the LGBTQ Experience in the Juvenile Justice System”