Funding Opportunities

Marian R. Stuart Grant

The Marian R. Stuart Grant will further the research, practice, or education of an early career psychologist on the connection between mental and physical health, particularly for work that contributes to public health.

Deadline: July 10, 2025
Amount: 1 grant of $20,000
Sponsors: APF

The Marian R. Stuart Grant will further the research, practice, or education of an early career psychologist on the connection between mental and physical health, particularly for work that contributes to public health.

Examples include but are not limited to research-based programs that teach medical doctors counseling skills; research-based programs on the effect of behavior on health; and research-based programs on psychologists’ role in medical settings for the benefit of patients.

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 an early career researcher (no more than 10 years postdoctoral)
  • be affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, educational, or scientific institution, or governmental entity operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes
  • have demonstrated competence and capacity to execute the proposed work

Preference will be given to psychologists working in medical schools. 

Application Instructions

Application Materials:

  • project proposal
  • project timeline
  • detailed budget and justification
  • CV

Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on:

  • quality, viability, and potential impact of the proposed project
  • originality, innovation, and contribution to the field
  • applicant’s demonstrated competence and capability to execute the proposed work
  • allocation of resources and criticality of funding for execution of work (particularly if part of a larger funded effort)

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. Caitlin Smith Sayegh

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

“Pilot randomized controlled trial of a social media intervention to promote self-management and healthcare transition readiness among adolescents with chronic health conditions”

Past Recipients

2024

Dr. Caitlin Smith Sayegh, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
“Pilot randomized controlled trial of a social media intervention to promote self-management and healthcare transition readiness among adolescents with chronic health conditions”

2023

Dr. Caroline Doyle, University of Pittsburgh
“Developing an Intervention to Improve Sleep Disturbance and Cardiovascular Risk in Midlife Women with PTSD”

2022

Sarah Braun, Virginia Commonwealth University
“Development of C-SMART: Cognitive Strategies, Mindfulness, and Rehabilitation Therapy for Patients with Glioma”

2021

David Weiss, PhD, Maine Medical Center

2020

Diana Whalen, PhD, Washington University

2019

Ashley Wiedemann, PhD, Yale School of Medicine

2018

Lauren Charlotte Heathcote, PhD, Stanford University School of Medicine