Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # American Psychological Foundation ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ampsychfdn.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Resources](https://ampsychfdn.org/resources/) - [The Next Chapter for APF: The Official Launch of Direct Action](https://ampsychfdn.org/direct-action-philanthropicinitiative/) - In this blog post, APF's CEO Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder and Head of Philanthropy Faith Anderson reflect on the evolution of our newest Philanthropic Initiative, Direct Action. They explore how this effort is helping accelerate the journey from discovery to impact, creating new pathways for evidence-based approaches to improve lives, strengthen communities, and address pressing societal challenges. Psychological science has the power to improve lives. Researchers, practitioners, and community leaders are constantly developing evidence-based solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges, but these solutions can only create impact when it reaches the people and communities they were designed to serve. As communities face increasingly complex challenges, the Direct Action Philanthropic Initiative represents our long-term commitment to moving proven solutions beyond research settings, and into the hands of those who need them most. - [American Psychological Foundation Launches Philanthropic Initiative Bringing Psychology to Communities in Need](https://ampsychfdn.org/da-launch-release/) - American Psychological Foundation Launches Philanthropic Initiative Bringing Psychology to Communities in NeedAPF Direct Action leverages evidence-based interventions and programs to help communities thrive today WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Psychological Foundation (APF), a grantmaking organization that supports psychologists and service organizations, is proud to announce the launch of its Direct Action philanthropic initiative. - [From Action to Impact: A Conversation with Dr. Kiara Álvarez](https://ampsychfdn.org/directaction-webinar-alvarez/) - Psychological research has the power to transform lives, but only when it reaches the people and communities who need it most. APF hosted a webinar featuring our inaugural Direct Action Visionary Grant recipient, Dr. Kiara Álvarez. Led by APF Program Officer Dr. Rebecca Pasillas, this conversation explores how evidence-based psychological interventions can be effectively and meaningfully translated into real-world impact. - [Psychology & Philanthropy In Action with Dr. Amy Hyoeun Lee: Community-Partnered Implementation](https://ampsychfdn.org/lee-davg-highlight/) - We're catching up with Dr. Amy Hyoeun Lee, who received a Direct Action Visionary Grant for the project: Task-Shifting for Equitable Trauma-Focused Care: Community-Partnered Implementation of STAIR with Caregivers. This work builds on an established community partnership with Dr. Lee's Lab for Youth Trauma Recovery and S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, a local organization in Long Island specializing in youth gun and gang violence prevention. - [Psychology & Philanthropy In Action with Dr. Beth Turetsky: Trans Mentor Project](https://ampsychfdn.org/transmentorproject-highlight/) - At APF, we're bringing together the shared power of psychology and philanthropy to create a world where people are healthy, happy, and living with dignity. Through APF Direct Action, we're supporting innovative interventions, based in psychological knowledge, that directly address pressing needs of communities. We're catching up with Dr. Beth Turetsky of Trans Mentor Project, - [APF Direct Action: Making Community Impact through Corporate Philanthropy](https://ampsychfdn.org/blog-directactioncorporate/) - Longtime APF supporter, psychologist, corporate leader, and Direct Action Cabinet Co-Chair Dr. Jana Martin explores the evolving role of corporate philanthropy, and why investing in psychology matters now more than ever. - [Community First: The Importance of Community Engaged Research with Transgender and Nonbinary Communities](https://ampsychfdn.org/blog-puckett/) - APF Springfield Committee Member Dr. Jae Puckett explores the importance of, and strategies for, community-engaged research with transgender and nonbinary (TNB) communities. - [Partners in Impact with Dr. Doug Kimmel | APF Donor Spotlight](https://ampsychfdn.org/partners-in-impact-kimmel/) - Dr. Doug Kimmel is a psychologist, researcher, activist, and longtime APF supporter whose work has helped build the trajectory of LGBTQIA+ psychology. - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Sasha Canan](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-canan/) - We're catching up with Dr. Sasha Canan, who received a 2016 Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant for the project, “A Mixed-methods Study of Sexual violence and Familial Support in Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Adults." - [The Power of Being Seen: Pride & Mental Health Care](https://ampsychfdn.org/buckman-btb/) - Dr. Lindsey Buckman has built her career around being the kind of provider who meets people where they are. From her early training in trans-affirming care and HIV/AIDS services at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, to her current work supporting individuals and couples through fertility, family-building, chronic illness, and identity-related challenges, she has dedicated her career to helping people feel seen, supported, and empowered to live authentic, fulfilling lives. - [Psychology & Philanthropy In Action with Dr. Kiara Álvarez](https://ampsychfdn.org/interview-alvarez/) - At APF, we're bringing together the shared power of psychology and philanthropy to create a world where people are healthy, happy, and living with dignity. Through APF Direct Action, we're supporting innovative interventions, based in psychological knowledge, that directly address pressing needs of communities. Today, we’re speaking with Dr. Kiara Álvarez, APF’s inaugural Direct Action - [National Volunteer Week: Celebrating APF's Committee Members](https://ampsychfdn.org/volunteers2026/) - This National Volunteer Week, we’re spotlighting the people behind the scenes who make APF’s work possible! Volunteers are at the heart of our mission to advance psychology through philanthropy. A big part of that work happens through our committees, where volunteer committee members lend their expertise to help us build the greatest impact across the field. - [People-Powered Philanthropy: Collective Impact in Action](https://ampsychfdn.org/people-powered-philanthropy/) - At APF, our philosophy of philanthropy is a bit non-traditional - we see it as something much bigger and much more human. Philanthropy doesn’t move on money alone; it moves through the power of our people. People who dedicate their time, expertise, energy, and passion to making an impact. - [Partners in Impact with Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin | APF Donor Spotlight](https://ampsychfdn.org/blog-slaughterkotzin/) - Partners in Impact is a space for APF to highlight our donors, whose generosity and partnership enables psychology to tackle some of today’s most important challenges. In our first edition, we’re thrilled to feature Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin, who co-founded the Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant. - [APF Research Roundup: Youth Mental Health](https://ampsychfdn.org/youthmentalhealth2026/) - At APF, we proudly fund efforts that advance youth mental health. Our programs advocate for care, policies, and evidence-based interventions that are accessible, equitable, and tailored to unique contexts. We are beyond grateful to our funding recipients who are actively doing this work, and to our community of donors and supporters that make this work possible. - [On the Inside Looking Out: LGBTQIA+ Health, Policy, and the Efficacy of Hope](https://ampsychfdn.org/hunt-lgbtqhealth/) - In this blog post, 2025 Fellow Dr. Aaron Hunt reflects on his fellowship journey, where he worked in the office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth. - [Then and Now: Reflections on Identity and Leading with Purpose](https://ampsychfdn.org/vasquez-btb/) - In 2004, APF President Dr. Melba J.T. Vasquez wrote about her identity as a Latina woman navigating a white world, from her childhood in a small Texas town to the highest levels of academia and leadership. We invited her to revisit that work and reflect on what has changed, what has endured, and how leadership became a way of turning painful experiences into something purposeful. - [Does it Data?](https://ampsychfdn.org/does-it-data/) - Misinformation consistently shows up in our social media feeds, inboxes, and in the news. With so much noise constantly competing for your attention, it’s not always easy to tell what’s credible and what’s not - especially when reading complex scientific information. At APF, we created this new resource to help make science easier to understand, and - [The Journey After the Journal: Dissemination & Implementation](https://ampsychfdn.org/dissemination-implementation/) - From the Desk of Dr. Quist Ryder is a space for APF’s CEO to share insights on the state of psychology, APF initiatives, and how philanthropy can help translate psychological knowledge into real-world impact. In this blog post, APF CEO Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder and Program Officer Dr. Rebecca Pasillas discuss the importance of dissemination - [Amplifying Impact: Nationwide Launch of the Mental Health Parity Index](https://ampsychfdn.org/mhpi/) - New insurer data reveals significant gaps to in-network mental health care and treatment for substance use disorders when compared to physical healthFor the first time, health insurance companies’ own data can be used to more accurately pinpoint where increased access to care is needed and payment disparities exist in real-time. Washington, D.C., April 14, 2026 - [APF Research Roundup: LGBTQIA+ Physical & Mental Health](https://ampsychfdn.org/lgbtqhealth2026/) - At APF, we proudly fund efforts that uplift LGBTQIA+ mental and physical health. Our programs advocate for care, policies, and evidence-based interventions that are accessible, equitable, and affirming. - [Why Psychology Matters](https://ampsychfdn.org/why-psychology-matters/) - The science of understanding people is the science of helping people. This short resource lays out five ways that psychology changes lives and why it matters now - especially when mental health needs are so critical. Download the resource today! Questions? Contact APF at foundation@ampsychfdn.org and click the button below to support work like this. - [2026 APF State of the Foundation](https://ampsychfdn.org/2026-sotf/) - Hosted by APF President Dr. Melba Vasquez and APF CEO Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder, this event recapped APF’s impact in 2025 and celebrated the progress made possible by our incredible community. This event featured a first look at the 2025 APF Impact Report, including updates on our Direct Action programs, exciting new partnerships, and the stories and data that defined a truly transformative year for the Foundation (and for the future of psychology)! We also shared a sneak peek of upcoming initiatives that are designed to expand psychology’s reach where it’s needed most. - [APF's Springfield Town Hall | Sustaining Impact in LGBTQIA+ Psychological Research](https://ampsychfdn.org/springfieldtownhall2/) - American Psychological Foundation (APF)'s second annual Springfield Town Hall brought together psychologists, researchers, students, mental health professionals, and allies to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ psychological research, inclusive and affirming research practices, and how to sustain both the work itself and the people doing it. - [American Psychological Foundation Announces Two New Direct Action Visionary Grant Awardees](https://ampsychfdn.org/davg2025/) - American Psychological Foundation Announces Two New Direct Action Visionary Grant AwardeesPrograms to support trans and nonbinary young people as well as trauma intervention for parents and primary caregivers. WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Psychological Foundation (APF), a grantmaking organization that supports psychologists and service organizations, is announcing the most recent awardees of its Direct Action - [Meaningful Mentorship in Psychology with APF's Early Career Psychologist (ECP) Committee Chairs](https://ampsychfdn.org/mentorship-ecp/) - January is National Mentoring Month, and at APF, we know that mentorship is essential in shaping the next generation of researchers and psychologists. Supporting students and early career researchers and psychologists to build sustainable and impactful careers is central to APF’s mission. Through our Early Career Psychologist (ECP) Committee, we work directly with early career - [APF's 2025 in Review: Moving Psychology Forward](https://ampsychfdn.org/2025-in-review/) - From the Desk of Dr. Quist Ryder is a space for APF's CEO to share insights and observations on APF initiatives, the state of psychology, and how philanthropy and psychology can work together to create a world where people are healthy, happy, and living with dignity. If I had to describe 2025 in one phrase, - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with The Current & Legacy Leaders of Mt. Hope Family Center](https://ampsychfdn.org/fs-mhfc/) - The Current & Legacy Leaders of Mt. Hope Family Center are 2025 recipients of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. In this Fireside Chat, Drs. Sheree Toth and Jennie Noll are joined by APF Vice President Dr. Katherine Nordal. The current and legacy leadership of Mt. Hope Family Center (MHFC) - [Early Career Funding Opportunities Webinar with APF & CECP](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-cecp-webinar/) - American Psychological Foundation (APF) and the APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) hosted a funding focused webinar, focused on securing funding for psychological research. - [Why Psychology & Philanthropy Make the World Better](https://ampsychfdn.org/psyc-philanthropy/) - In this blog post, APF's CEO, Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder, and APF's Managing Director & Head of Philanthropy, share their insights on how philanthropy and psychology can work together to create a world where people are healthy, happy, and living with dignity. Psychology & Philanthropy: More Alike Than You’d Think Psychology and philanthropy might look - [APF's Guide to Giving](https://ampsychfdn.org/guidetogiving/) - Navigating changing tax law and deciphering IRS code can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have a financial advisor to lean on. This guide to giving breaks down key things to know as you plan where to invest your money and how to maximize tax benefits in 2025 and beyond. 2025Some tax changes have already - [Trustees Week: Celebrating APF's Board of Trustees](https://ampsychfdn.org/trustees-week/) - We’re celebrating Trustees Week! At APF, we’re proud to work alongside our amazing Board of Trustees, who volunteer their time, talent, and expertise to help our mission thrive. - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Drs. Lyn Y. Abramson & Lauren B. Alloy](https://ampsychfdn.org/fc-abramsonalloy/) - Drs. Lyn Y. Abramson and Lauren B. Alloy are 2025 recipients of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. They are joined by APF Trustee Dr. Lindsey Buckman for this Fireside chat. Drs. Lyn Y. Abramson and Lauren B. Alloy are recognized for their extraordinary 49-year collaboration, making significant contributions to - [APF Research Roundup: Accessibility & Implementation of Mental Health Care](https://ampsychfdn.org/researchroundup-mentalhealth/) - Too many people and communities face barriers to mental health support, including limited culturally responsive and safe interventions. At the American Psychological Foundation, we want to help break those barriers. We’re proud to fund research, programs, and initiatives that expand access to care, tailored to the diverse needs of individuals and communities. - [World Mental Health Day: Access Only Works with Trust](https://ampsychfdn.org/worldmentalhealth2025/) - From the Desk of Dr. Quist Ryder is a space for APF's CEO to share insights and observations on APF initiatives, the state of psychology, and how philanthropy and psychology can work together to create a world where people are healthy, happy, and living with dignity. Every year, World Mental Health Day gives us a - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Ann S. Masten, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/fc-masten/) - Ann S. Masten, PhD, is a 2025 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. She is joined by APF President Dr. Melba Vasquez for this Fireside chat. Dr. Ann S. Masten is recognized for groundbreaking and sustained research on resilience, pioneering the idea that resilience emerges from ordinary, but - [Small Moments, Big Impact in Philanthropy](https://ampsychfdn.org/small-moments-big-impact/) - The energy and excitement of connecting with our donors and community always leaves me feeling so grateful for the chance to come together in person! - [APF Research Roundup: Suicide Prevention and Awareness](https://ampsychfdn.org/researchroundup-sp/) - September is Suicide Prevention Month. The American Psychological Foundation believes that through research, interventions, and implementation, psychology has the power to change the narrative on suicide. Psychology provides tools for prevention by deepening our understanding, reducing risk, expanding access to care, and empowering communities. It also fosters hope, breaks down stigma, and transforms science into action that saves lives. - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Nicole Short](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-short/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Dr. Nicole Short, who received the 2020 Trauma Psychology Grant for the project, "Pilot Feasibility and Initial Effectiveness of a Mobile Web App to - [APF Research Roundup: Survivor Support, Healing, and Prevention Edition](https://ampsychfdn.org/researchroundup-sexual-assault-awareness/) - Sexual Assault Awareness Month brings attention to the widespread impact of sexual violence and the urgent need for research and interventions in prevention, support, and healing. At APF, we are dedicated to funding psychological research that addresses the mental health impacts of sexual assault and its far-reaching ripple effects. Through supporting evidence-based prevention strategies, trauma-informed interventions, and survivor-centered care, we aim to promote healing, resilience, and improved well-being of individuals and communities affected by sexual violence. - [National Register Internship Scholarships: Midwestern and Western US](https://ampsychfdn.org/national-register-west/) - We are thrilled to have our 2024 recipients relocating across the continent, and look forward to witnessing the widespread impact of their work through APF's support! Explore below to learn more about our remarkable scholarship recipients who are relocating to Midwestern and Western United States for their internships. - [2025 National Register Internship Scholarships: Northeastern & Mid-Atlantic US](https://ampsychfdn.org/2025-nrits-ne/) - We are thrilled to have recipients relocating across the continent, and look forward to witnessing the widespread impact of their work through APF's support! Explore below to learn more about our remarkable scholarship recipients who are relocating to the Northeastern United States and Canada for their internships. - [Putting Psychology to Work: Direct Action Starts at Home](https://ampsychfdn.org/mqr-direct-action/) - From the Desk of Dr. Quist Ryder is a space for APF's CEO to share insights and observations on APF initiatives, the state of psychology, and how philanthropy and psychology can work together to create a world where people are healthy, happy, and living with dignity. Psychology has always had the power to change lives. - [Psychology, Philanthropy, & Pride](https://ampsychfdn.org/philanthropy-pride/) - At APF, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community is an ongoing commitment we uphold every day. - [2025 National Register Internship Scholarships: Southeastern & Midwestern US](https://ampsychfdn.org/2025-nrits-midwest/) - We are thrilled to have our 2024 recipients relocating across the continent, and look forward to witnessing the widespread impact of their work through APF's support! Explore below to learn more about our remarkable scholarship recipients who are relocating to Midwestern and Western United States for their internships. - [2025 National Register Internship Scholarships: Western US](https://ampsychfdn.org/2025-nrits-west/) - We are thrilled to have our 2024 recipients relocating across the continent, and look forward to witnessing the widespread impact of their work through APF's support! Explore below to learn more about our remarkable scholarship recipients who are relocating to Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States for their internships. - [American Psychological Foundation Announces Direct Action Crisis Funding to Combat Impact of Research Grant Cancellations](https://ampsychfdn.org/dacf-release/) - American Psychological Foundation Announces Direct Action Crisis Funding to Combat Impact of Research Grant CancellationsAPF Direct Action Crisis Funding supports activities to address immediate needs following cancellation of grant funding for psychological research. WASHINGTON, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Psychological Foundation (APF), a grantmaking organization that supports psychologists and service organizations, is announcing its new Direct - [APF'S Legacy & Future of Supporting LGBTQIA+ Research](https://ampsychfdn.org/lgbtqia-legacy/) - Dr. Derek Phillips is a board-certified medical psychologist, and a clinical neuropsychologist and prescribing psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Derek is a Trustee of the American Psychological Foundation and serves as chair of the APF Franklyn Springfield (FS) Awareness Fund Committee, dedicated to funding efforts to disseminate information - [American Psychological Foundation Announces Inaugural Recipient of Direct Action Visionary Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/davgrelease/) - American Psychological Foundation Announces Inaugural Recipient of Direct Action Visionary GrantAPF Direct Action supports psychologists and community organizations to provide evidence-based psychological interventions to communities in need of care WASHINGTON, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Psychological Foundation (APF), a grantmaking organization that supports psychologists and service organizations, is announcing Kiara Álvarez, PhD, Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American - [APF State of the Foundation](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-state-of-the-foundation/) - This event recapped APF's impact in 2024! Your partnership led to incredible growth and expansion for the Foundation, with more to come. The event featured an overview of the 2024 APF Impact Report including APF's refreshed mission, vision, and values, and highlights of our 2024 funding recipients. As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, - [World Health Day: The Mind-Body-Health Connection](https://ampsychfdn.org/mind-body-health-connection/) - From the Desk of Dr. Quist Ryder is a space for APF's CEO to share insights and observations on APF initiatives, the state of psychology, and how philanthropy and psychology can work together to create a world where people are healthy, happy, and living with dignity. It always gets to me when people talk about - [APF Statement on the Erosion of Psychological Research Funding in the U.S.](https://ampsychfdn.org/psychfunding/) - APF Statement on the Erosion of Psychological Research Funding in the U.S. Recent federal funding cuts to the psychological research community are fundamentally anti-scientific. All of the grants that have since been terminated had previously undergone rigorous peer review and in many cases, work was already underway prior to their termination. The Trump administration's actions - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Laura Taylor](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-taylor/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Dr. Laura Taylor, who received a 2014 Visionary Grant for the project, “Daily Stressors and Positive Development among Immigrant and Refugee Youth.” Can you - [“The Gift of Opportunity”: Reflections on the APF Franklyn Springfield LGBTQIA+ Congressional Fellowship with Dr. Tiffany Chenneville](https://ampsychfdn.org/springfield-chenneville/) - In this blog post, Dr. Tiffany Chenneville shares her journey as a Springfield Fellow, reflecting on how the intersection of psychology and policy can create meaningful change. - [Where in the World is APF with Elana Israel](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-israel/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Elana Israel, who received a 2023 Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship for the project, “Reward Processing and Real-World Affect Reactivity Among - [APF Research Roundup: LGBTQIA+ Health Edition](https://ampsychfdn.org/researchroundup-lgbtqhealth/) - National LGBTQIA+ Health Awareness Week highlights the unique health challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ communities, and the critical role of psychological research in addressing these disparities. At APF, we are dedicated to funding research that supports the mental and physical well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals, while working towards accessible, equitable and affirming care, policies, and interventions. - [Publication Spotlight: Dr. Joel Wong](https://ampsychfdn.org/publication-spotlight-dr-joel-wong/) - At APF, our mission is to invest in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. We believe that every research project we fund has the potential to advance the field of psychology and meaningfully impact peoples’ lives. We’re proud to showcase the success of APF-funded research through our Publication Spotlight. The journey - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Craig Rodriguez-Seijas](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-rodriguez-seijas/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Dr. Craig Rodriguez-Seijas, who received the 2022 Theodore Millon Grant in Personality Psychology for the project, "Diagnosis of borderline personality disorder as a function - [Remembering Dr. William E. Cross](https://ampsychfdn.org/remembering-dr-william-e-cross/) - [New Program Spotlight: Richardson-Lowman Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Research Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/program-spotlight-richardson-lowman/) - The APF Team sat down for a conversation with Dr. Linda Richardson, who is co-founder with Dr. Rodney L. Lowman, of the Richardson Lowman Serious Mental Illness Research Grant, about her motivations for investing in APF and her vision for advancing SMI research. - [American Psychological Foundation Announces New Direct Action Visionary Grants to Bring Psychology Directly to Communities](https://ampsychfdn.org/american-psychological-foundation-announces-new-direct-action-visionary-grants-to-bring-psychology-directly-to-communities/) - American Psychological Foundation Announces New Direct Action Visionary Grants to Bring Psychology Directly to CommunitiesDirect Action will support psychologists and community organizations to provide evidence-based psychological interventions to communities in need of care WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Psychological Foundation (APF), a grantmaking organization that supports psychologists and service organizations, is announcing its new Direct - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Fay Guarraci](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-guarraci/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Dr. Fay Guarraci, who received the 2021 Division 1 Society for General Psychology and Interdisciplinary Inquiry Mary Whiton Calkins Grant for the project, "Development - [Where in the World is APF with Joonwoo Lee](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-lee/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Joonwoo Lee, who received the 2023 Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant for the project, "Transgender and Nonbinary People’s Experience of Relational Trauma with Parental - [Fall 2024 Newsletter: Ending the Year with APF](https://ampsychfdn.org/fall-2024-newsletter/) - Check out APF's Fall 2024 Newsletter highlighting APF's new Mission, Vision, and Values, as well as highlights from APF at Convention! Click to expand and flip through to read about what's new at APF and get details on including the Foundation in your end of year giving plans. Questions? Reach out to our team at - [Summer 2024 Newsletter: Happy Pride from APF!](https://ampsychfdn.org/summer-2024-newsletter/) - Check out APF's Summer 2024 Newsletter highlighting the incredible impact psychology has on the LGBTQIA+ Community! Click to expand and flip through to read about some of our incredible recipients, meet some new faces at APF, and get a sneak peak of where we're heading next. Questions? Reach out to our team at foundation@ampsychfdn.org. - [American Psychological Foundation’s 2025 Funding Opportunities Open for Application on November 1](https://ampsychfdn.org/american-psychological-foundations-2025-funding-opportunities-open-for-application-on-november-1/) - American Psychological Foundation’s 2025 Funding Opportunities Open for Application on November 1Over $2 million in psychological funding will be awarded across 95 programs, including scholarships, fellowships and grants WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 30 2024 – The American Psychological Foundation (APF), a grantmaking organization that supports psychologists and service organizations, announced today that all applications for 2025 - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Shinobu Kitayama, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/fireside-chat-kitayama/) - Shinobu Kitayama, PhD, is a 2024 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. He is joined by APF President Dr. Melba Vasquez for this Fireside chat. Dr. Shinobu Kitayama is recognized for his groundbreaking research in cultural psychology and neuroscience. Dr. Kitayama has significantly advanced the understanding of the - [APA 2024 EMPathy Symposium: Dr. Brian Kiluk](https://ampsychfdn.org/2025empathykiluk/) - The goal of the Spielberger EMPathy (Emotion, Motivation, Personality) Symposium is to stimulate and facilitate the integration and dissemination of knowledge in these important areas of psychological inquiry. Each year, three presenters selected by APA Divisions 3 (Society for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science), 8 (Society for Personality and Social Psychology) 12 (Society of Clinical - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Nili Solomonov](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-solomonov/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Dr. Nili Solomonov, who received a 2022 Walter Katkovsky Grant for the project, “Engage & Connect”: A Scalable Telehealth Psychotherapy Targeting Social Reward Processing - [Mental Health at APF](https://ampsychfdn.org/mental-health-at-apf/) - As an organization with a stake in the future of psychology, we lead by example and put people first. We are dedicated to implementing psychological principles throughout our work and supporting our team and partners as whole people with multidimensional lives. - [Publication Spotlight: Dr. Xiaoxiao Hu](https://ampsychfdn.org/publication-spotlight-hu/) - At APF, our mission is to invest in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. We believe that every research project we fund has the potential to advance the field of psychology and meaningfully impact peoples’ lives. We’re proud to showcase the success of APF-funded research through our Publication Spotlight. The journey - [Publication Spotlight: Dr. Blake A. Allan](https://ampsychfdn.org/publication-spotlight-allan/) - At APF, our mission is to invest in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. We believe that every research project we fund has the potential to advance the field of psychology and meaningfully impact peoples’ lives. We’re proud to showcase the success of APF-funded research through our Publication Spotlight. The journey - [APF Announces Mei Rasin-Waters Fund for Integrated Care](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-announces-mei-rasin-waters-fund-for-integrated-care/) - WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, EIN Presswire — The American Psychological Foundation in conjunction with Donna Rasin-Waters, PhD, announces the establishment of the Mei Rasin-Waters Fund. This grant is in honor of Dr. Rasin-Waters’ daughter, Mei, who has benefited from access to an integrated care team in the treatment of her cleft lip/palate. Over a period of 20 - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Jillian Shipherd, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-at-home-fireside-chat-with-jillian-shipherd-phd/) - Jillian Shipherd, PhD, is a 2023 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. She is joined by APF Trustee Dr. J. Gayle Beck for this Fireside chat. Dr. Shipherd was awarded this honor in recognition of her extensive work to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ Veterans. Dr. Jillian Shipherd - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Em Matsuno](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-matsuno/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Dr. Em Matsuno, who received the 2019 Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant for the project, "Efficacy of an Online Intervention to Increase Supportive Behaviors - [National Register Internship Scholarships: Northeastern US and Canada](https://ampsychfdn.org/national-register-northeast/) - We are thrilled to have recipients relocating across the continent, and look forward to witnessing the widespread impact of their work through APF's support! Explore below to learn more about our remarkable scholarship recipients who are relocating to the Northeastern United States and Canada for their internships. - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Richard Liu](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-liu/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Dr. Richard Liu, who received the 2018 Wayne F. Placek Grant for the project, "Systematic reviews and network meta-analyses of the empirical literature on - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Natasha Schvey](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-schvey/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Dr. Natasha Schvey, who received the 2016 Visionary Grant for the project, "Stigma, Health, and Psychosocial Functioning among Transgender Active Duty Service Members." Can - [National Register Internship Scholarships: Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic US](https://ampsychfdn.org/national-register-southeast/) - We are thrilled to have our 2024 recipients relocating across the continent, and look forward to witnessing the widespread impact of their work through APF's support! Explore below to learn more about our remarkable scholarship recipients who are relocating to Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States for their internships. - [Publication Spotlight: Dr. Jose Yong](https://ampsychfdn.org/publication-spotlight-yong/) - At APF, our mission is to invest in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. We believe that every research project we fund has the potential to advance the field of psychology and meaningfully impact peoples’ lives. We’re proud to showcase the success of APF-funded research through our Publication Spotlight. The journey - [Publication Spotlight: Dr. Mary Dozier](https://ampsychfdn.org/publication-spotlight-dr-mary-dozier/) - At APF, our mission is to invest in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. We believe that every research project we fund has the potential to advance the field of psychology and meaningfully impact peoples’ lives. We’re proud to showcase the success of APF-funded research through our Publication Spotlight. The journey - [Publication Spotlight: Dr. Erika C. Esposito](https://ampsychfdn.org/publication-spotlight-esposito/) - At APF, our mission is to invest in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. We believe that every research project we fund has the potential to advance the field of psychology and meaningfully impact peoples’ lives. We’re proud to showcase the success of APF-funded research through our Publication Spotlight. The journey - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Daniel Moriarity](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-moriarity/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Dr. Daniel Moriarity, who received a 2020 Visionary Grant for the project with Dr. Marin Kautz, “Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in late Adolescents Following - [Where in the World is APF with Dr. Matthew Podlogar](https://ampsychfdn.org/witw-podlogar/) - Welcome to "Where in the World is APF", our recipient highlight series where we catch up with our grant, scholarship, and award recipients all over the world! Today, we're speaking with Dr. Matthew Podlogar, who received The Trust Grant in honor of Eric A. Harris, EdD, JD in 2017 for the project, “Investigating the Selection - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Jennifer J. Freyd, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/fireside-chat-freyd/) - Jennifer J. Freyd, PhD, is a 2024 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. She is joined by APF Treasurer Dr. Linda Forrest for this Fireside chat. Dr. Jennifer Freyd is recognized for her trailblazing research and advocacy, which has reshaped the understanding of trauma, betrayal, and responses to - [APF Announces Recipients of 2024 Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-announces-2024-gold-medal/) - WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, EIN Presswire — The American Psychological Foundation announces the recipients of the 2024 Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. APF’s flagship award recognizes the work of a psychologist or group of psychologists that is impactful, innovative, and transformational. The recipients of the 2024 award are Dr. Jennifer Freyd and Dr. Shinobu Kitayama. - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Mark L. Hatzenbuehler, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-at-home-fireside-chat-with-mark-l-hatzenbuehler-phd/) - Mark L. Hatzenbuehler, PhD, is a 2023 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. He is joined by APF Trustee Dr. Douglas Haldeman for this Fireside chat. Dr. Hatzenbuehler was awarded this honor in recognition of his paradigm-shifting approach to understanding and attenuating mental health disparities. Dr. Mark Hatzenbuehler - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Lenore E.A. Walker, EdD, ABPP](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-at-home-fireside-chat-with-lenore-e-a-walker-edd-abpp/) - Lenore E.A. Walker, EdD, ABPP, is a 2023 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. She is joined by APF Trustee Dr. Dorothy Canto for this Fireside chat. Dr. Walker was awarded this honor in recognition of her ground-breaking work with a particularly vulnerable population which she named Battered - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Eduardo Salas, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-at-home-fireside-chat-with-eduardo-salas-phd/) - Eduardo Salas, PhD, is a 2023 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. He is joined by APF President Dr. Melba J.T. Vasquez for this Fireside chat. - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Joseph Gone, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-at-home-fireside-chat-with-joseph-gone-phd/) - Joseph P. Gone, PhD, is a 2023 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. He is joined by APF Treasurer Dr. Linda Forrest for this Fireside chat. - [APF Announces New President and Vice President](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-announces-new-president-and-vice-president/) - WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, EIN Presswire -- The American Psychological Foundation (APF) has launched its 2024 program year with the appointment of Dr. Melba J.T. Vasquez as APF President. After serving as APF Vice President since 2017, Dr. Vasquez will now oversee the implementation of APF’s comprehensive plans for 2024 as President. Dr. Vasquez is - [Remembering Lee Gurel, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/remembering-lee-gurel-phd/) - Dr. Lee Gurel passed away on July 24, 2023. Dr. Gurel was a dedicated member of the APF family, funding numerous programs through the Foundation to support the TOPSS (Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools) Committee. The APA/Clark University Workshop for High School Teachers is one of the most sought-after professional development experiences available to - [Celebrating 70 Years: We've Only Just Begun](https://ampsychfdn.org/celebrating-70-years-weve-only-just-begun/) - APF's CEO discusses a future vision for the organization. - [Announcing the Establishment of the APF's Psychology of Antisemitism Fund](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-announces-establishment-of-the-psychology-of-antisemitism-fund/) - The American Psychological Foundation, in conjunction with the Fund Organizing Committee and Division 55, announces the establishment of the APF Psychology of Antisemitism Fund. - [APF Announces New Program Honoring Rena F. Subotnik](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-announces-new-program-honoring-rena-f-subotnik/) - The American Psychological Foundation in conjunction with Mary M. Brabeck, PhD, and Michael C. Brabeck, MD, announce the establishment of the Rena F. Subotnik Psychology in Schools and Education Fund. - [Miriam Isserow Memorial Grant for Violence Against Women](https://ampsychfdn.org/miriam-isserow-memorial-grant-for-violence-against-women/) - In April of 2022, newly appointed APF CEO Miriam Isserow z”l died suddenly following injuries from a kitchen fire. In her years at APF Miriam accomplished much, including pointing the Foundation in new directions by implementing several grants related to the study of COVID-19 that were turned around in a mere six weeks. Miriam also - [APF Announces New Program Honoring K. Anders Ericsson](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-announces-new-program-honoring-k-anders-ericsson/) - The American Psychological Foundation in conjunction with Natalie Sachs-Ericsson announces the establishment of the K. Anders Ericsson Dissertation Research Grant. - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Jeffrey Nevid, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-at-home-fireside-chat-with-jeffrey-nevid-phd/) - Jeffrey Nevid, PhD, is a 2022 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award. - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Philip Kendall, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-at-home-fireside-chat-with-philip-kendall-phd/) - Philip Kendall, PhD, is a 2022 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Robert Sellers, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-at-home-fireside-chat-with-robert-sellers-phd/) - Robert Sellers, PhD, is a 2022 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Adam Leventhal, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/apf-at-home-fireside-chat-with-adam-leventhal-phd/) - Adam Leventhal, PhD, is a 2022 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. - [APF At Home: Fireside Chat with Robert Enright, PhD](https://ampsychfdn.org/a-fireside-chat-with-apf-gold-medal-award-winner-robert-enright-phd/) - Robert Enright, PhD, is a 2022 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. ## Pages - [Homepage](https://ampsychfdn.org/) - Read the 2025 Impact Report today APF: Where Psychology Meets 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 about APF. Donate Browse Programs Psychology & Philanthropy At APF, we are revolutionizing the future - [JCMHI](https://ampsychfdn.org/directaction/programs/jcmhi/) - APF Direct Action Program Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) JCMHI at APF The Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) is a Direct Action Program of the American Psychological Foundation, founded after the October 7, 2023 attacks and the subsequent rise in global antisemitism to strengthen the mental health and resilience of Jewish communities worldwide. JCMHI's work, - [Partners in Impact](https://ampsychfdn.org/partners-in-impact/) - Partners in Impact The Heart of APF Our donors are the heart of impact at APF. Their generosity and partnership enables psychology to tackle some of today's most important challenges. Read on below for some in-depth views on why people invest their time, treasure, and talent in APF. 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Through our vast network of funded researchers, access to innovative interventions through our Direct Action Programs, and our solid foundation in evidence-based, data driven science, APF can identify where and when support is needed for the - [APF Team](https://ampsychfdn.org/about/apf-team/) - About Us Meet the Team Our team is built of hardworking professionals dedicated to maintaining high levels of expertise and excellence in pursuit of APF's mission. APF Team Contact Us Learn More About APF - [FAQs](https://ampsychfdn.org/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions APF Grant and Scholarship Programs APF welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender and geography. 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APF Direct Action seeks to alleviate these issues by funding innovative interventions, based in psychological knowledge, that directly address pressing needs of communities. Donate Today Impact Featured Resources Support - [I Want to Give](https://ampsychfdn.org/want-to-give/) - Why APF? Why give to APF? Because science needs support too. Every cause you care about, from mental health to education, equity to community, has psychology at its root. Yet while countless organizations focus specifically on outcomes, few invest in the underlying science that makes all of it possible. At APF, we support the science - [GPS](https://ampsychfdn.org/directaction/programs/gps/) - APF Direct Action Program Group Peer Support GPS at APF The GPS Group Peer Support Direct Action Program at the American Psychological Foundation (APF) supports the expansion of the GPS model to offer free, evidence-based support groups to even more communities in need. Through this APF Direct Action Program, Group Peer Support will continue to - [APF Trustees](https://ampsychfdn.org/about/apf-trustees/) - About Us APF Board of Trustees Our Board of Trustees features passionate individuals with decades of expertise in the field. Their dedication to philanthropy and psychology guide APF's growth and expansion. APF Board of Trustees Learn More About APF - [APF Board of Trustees Application](https://ampsychfdn.org/board-app/) - 2026 Board of Trustees Application Applications are being accepted for the APF Board of Trustees through August 31, 2026. The mission of the American Psychological Foundation (APF) is to leverage the power of philanthropy to advance psychological knowledge by investing in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. 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View the impact of our past programs here. *Please note this list is not exhaustive and is being updated on an ongoing basis. Search Past Programs - [Policies](https://ampsychfdn.org/about/policies/) - APF Policies In keeping with APF's Values, we believe in transparency and accountability. Below please find APF's comprehensive policies. A pdf version is available here. The American Psychological Foundation is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, - [Reviewers](https://ampsychfdn.org/reviewers/) - APF Reviewer Spotlight APF's mission to advance psychological knowledge by supporting innovative research and applications is made possible by the dedication of our Reviewers. We are deeply grateful for their time, expertise, and commitment to making a difference through the power of psychology. Read on to meet the incredible Reviewers who volunteer their time to - [Does it Data?](https://ampsychfdn.org/resources/does-it-data/) - Download Here! Want to support more work like this? Click here to donate to APF today. - [Why Psychology Matters](https://ampsychfdn.org/resources/why-psych-matters/) - Download Here! Want to support more work like this? Click here to donate to APF today. - [2025 Impact Report](https://ampsychfdn.org/2025-impact-report/) - 2025 Impact Report Read below for details on all of APF's activities in 2025, including highlights of grant recipients and new developments for the future! Donate Today! - [Donate Now](https://ampsychfdn.org/donate/donate-online/) - Donate to APF Thank you for being part of the APF Impact! Your donations enable the American Psychological Foundation to support a wide range of grants and programs which enable students and early career psychologists to make a difference in people's lives. Donation Form Details If you would like to dedicate a gift in honor - [Contact](https://ampsychfdn.org/contact/) - Contact APF American Psychological Foundation1250 Connecticut Ave NWSuite 700 PMB 7089Washington, DC 20036 The APF Team is working from home. The quickest way to get in touch with us is via email at foundation@ampsychfdn.org or this contact form. - [Donate](https://ampsychfdn.org/donate/) - Ways to Give The easiest way to support APF is by making your gift online. Checks should be made out to the American Psychological Foundation and mailed to: American Psychological Foundation1250 Connecticut Ave NWSuite 700 PMB 7089Washington, DC 20036 Individuals who are 70½ or older can transfer up to $100,000 per year from individual retirement - [Funding](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/) - Search Scholarships, Grants and Awards Welcome to APF's Program Match Tool! Below you will find a full listing of APF programs ordered by application deadline. Use the dropdowns to narrow your search based on eligibility, topic, sponsor, or program type, or search for a specific program! Please note that programs for which the current funding - [Impact in Memoriam](https://ampsychfdn.org/about/reflections-of-impact/) - Impact in Memoriam The impact of certain individuals is felt long after their passing. APF is proud to offer an opportunity to remember those who have left their mark, whether on the field or on individual lives. By making a donation to APF in memory of a friend, colleague, or loved one, their impact is - [2025 Impact Reception](https://ampsychfdn.org/2025-impact-reception/) - Thank you for joining us for the 2025 APF Impact Reception! We had a wonderful time celebrating the accomplishments of the 2025 Gold Medalists, honoring our dedicated donors, volunteers, and staff, and connecting with new friends and old. Thank you to our Sponsor! Find yourself in our photos and share via social media, or right - [2025 L8 Night](https://ampsychfdn.org/2025-l8-night/) - Thanks for joining us for APF L8 Night! We had a blast building ice cream sundaes, relaxing after a great week of learning, and breaking it down on the dance floor. We hope to see you again next year in DC! Thank you to our Sponsor! Find yourself in our photos and share via social - [Foundation Society](https://ampsychfdn.org/donate/foundation-society/) - Foundation Society APF exists today due to the generosity and dedication of our Foundation Society partners. Through substantial contributions to the Foundation, these individuals have enabled APF to fund research that improves lives. Our 90+ programs, millions of dollars awarded, and hundreds of psychologists supported are a clear representation of the tangible impact of our - [Impact](https://ampsychfdn.org/directaction/impact/) - How We Direct our Action The impact of Direct Action is seen throughout APF's existing programs. Stay up to date with us as we track the impact of new and ongoing initiatives to bring innovative interventions, based in psychological knowledge, directly to the communities that need them. Latest Updates Current Funding Opportunities - [2024 Impact Report](https://ampsychfdn.org/2024-impact-report/) - 2024 Impact Report Read below for details on all of APF's activities in 2024, including highlights of grant recipients and new developments for the future! Donate Today! - [About](https://ampsychfdn.org/about/) - About Us The APF Impact The American Psychological Foundation continues its commitment to equitable and accessible funding for research and applications for the wellbeing of all people. APF’s mission, vision, and values guide all aspects of the Foundation’s funding streams and initiatives. At the American Psychological Foundation, we are revolutionizing the future of psychology with - [Jewish Community Mental Health](https://ampsychfdn.org/jcmh/) - Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative The Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative supports ongoing psychologist-led support groups for members of the Jewish community, particularly students, who are experiencing mental health issues as a result of widespread antisemitism. Funding will support training volunteers in Psychological First Aid to best support the Jewish Community. In addition, these grants - [Springfield Resources](https://ampsychfdn.org/springfield/lgbtqia-resources/) - Featured LGBTQIA+ Resources Catch up on the latest Fireside Chats, webinars, blog posts, and more in the APF Resource Center! - [2024 Impact Reception](https://ampsychfdn.org/2024-ir/) - Thank you for joining us for the 2024 APF Impact Reception! We had a wonderful time celebrating the accomplishments of the 2024 Gold Medalists, honoring our dedicated donors, volunteers, and staff, and connecting with new friends and old. Thank you to our Sponsors! Find yourself in our photos and share via social media, or right - [2024 L8 Night](https://ampsychfdn.org/2024-l8-night/) - Thanks for joining us for APF L8 Night! We had a blast building ice cream sundaes, relaxing after a great week of learning, and breaking it down on the dance floor. We hope to see you again next year in Denver! Thank you to our Sponsors! Find yourself in our photos and share via social - [2023 Impact Report](https://ampsychfdn.org/2023-impact-report/) - 2023 Impact Report Read below for details on all of APF's activities in 2023, including highlights of grant recipients and new developments for the future! Donate Today! - [Leave a Legacy](https://ampsychfdn.org/donate/leave-a-legacy/) - Leave a Legacy The APF Legacy Club honors individuals who have generously remembered APF in their estate planning. The investment of these dedicated partners ensures APF can continue to impact the future of psychology through vital funding and support for the next generation of academics and clinicians. There are a variety of ways to include ## Funding - [Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology Signature Program Scholarship (LIWP)](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/liwp/) - $1,000 will be awarded to six individual scholarship winners from the 2026 class of the LIWP Signature Program. Scholarship recipients, who are outstanding participant leaders in their LIWP Class, will be selected by the LIWP Advisory Committee and Future Directions Subcommittee. - [John and Polly Sparks Early Career Grant for Psychologists Investigating Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/sparks/) - The John and Polly Sparks Early Career Grant supports early career psychologists conducting research in the area of early intervention and treatment for serious emotional disturbance in children. - [Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grants](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/katz-rosen-fund-grants/) - The Esther Katz Rosen Fund* was established in 1974 by a generous bequest intended to support “…activities related to the advancement and application of knowledge about gifted children.” - [Lorraine D. Eyde Fund Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/eyde-fund-grants/) - This grant is designed to sponsor research investigating issues surrounding the ethical and professional use of psychological tests. - [Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity (FRED) Scholarship for Emerging Scholars](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/fred/) - The Fund for Racial and Ethnic Diversity Scholarship for Emerging Scholars supports undergraduate students from traditionally underrepresented communities of color with a demonstrated desire to pursue a graduate degree in psychology (specifically, clinical and/or research). - [Direct Action Visionary Grants](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/direct-action-visionary-grants/) - The APF Direct Action Visionary Grants seek to fund innovative interventions, based on psychological knowledge, that directly address pressing needs of communities. - [Paul E. Henkin School Psychology Travel Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/henkin-travel/) - This grant provides support to defer the costs of registration, lodging and travel for student members of APA Division 16 to attend the APA Annual Convention. - [Division 49 Richard Moreland Dissertation of the Year Award](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/moreland-dissertation-award/) - The winner is announced and the prize is conferred at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. The awardee receives a $1,000 award, a plaque, and a three-year membership to Division 49. - [Marian R. Stuart Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/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. - [Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarships](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/brehm-undergraduate-scholarships/) - The Sharon Stephens Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarships will recognize outstanding psychology undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. - [Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Scholarship](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/morris-scholarship/) - The Dr. Dolores O. Morris fund scholarship provides financial support to psychology graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and commitment to advancing the field of psychology. The Dr. Dolores O. Morris fund scholarship provides financial support to psychology graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, and commitment to advancing the field of psychology. - [Division 20 K. Warner Schaie Memorial Fund for Adult Development and Aging Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/division-20/) - The Division 20 K. Warner Schaie Memorial Fund for Adult Development and Aging Grant provides funds to support new research on adult development and aging that will be conducted by members of APA Division 20 who are graduate students or early career psychologists. The purpose of the APF Practice Based Evidence Fund grant is to support psychologists and trainees who are primarily affiliated with community mental health settings, private practice settings, or other local outpatient settings. - [Scholarships to Enhance and Empower the Development of Scientists (SEEDS) Workshop](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/see-d/) - This program is now being administered by SEEDS. - [COGDOP Graduate Student Scholarships](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/cogdop/) - The purpose of this scholarship program is to assist graduate students of psychology with research costs associated with the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. - [Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/koppitz-child-psychology-fellowship/) - The Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Fellowship program supports graduate research projects and scholarships in child psychology. - [Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/brewer-award/) - This award recognizes a significant career of contributions of a psychologist who has a proven track record as an exceptional teacher of psychology. - [Theodore Millon Grant in Personality Psychology](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/millon-grant/) - The APF Theodore Millon Grant in Personality Psychology will fund research to advance the science of personality psychology, including the areas of personality theory, personality disorders, and personality assessment. - [Theodore Blau Early Career Award for Outstanding Contributions to Professional Clinical Psychology](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/blau/) - This award honors a clinical psychologist for accomplishments and promise in clinical psychology. - [Division 29 Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy Early Career Award](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/division-29-early-career-award/) - This program supports the mission of APA’s Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (Division 29) by recognizing Society members who have demonstrated outstanding promise in the field of psychotherapy early in their career. This early career award was established as The Jack D. Krasner Memorial Award and first bestowed in 1981. In 2007, the Division raised $50,000 in donations, which funded this award for administration by the American Psychological Foundation (APF). This award is now named the APF/Division 29 Early Career Award and is administered by APF. - [Division 37 Diane J. Willis Early Career Award](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/willis/) - The Division 37 Diane J. Willis Early Career Award is named after Dr. Willis to honor her life-long advocacy on behalf of children and families. This award supports talented young psychologists making contributions towards informing, advocating for, and improving the mental health and well-being of children and families, particularly through policy. - [Roger E. Kirk Division 5 Author of the Year Award and Department Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/kirk/) - The Roger E. Kirk Division 5 Author of the Year Award recognizes psychologists contributing to the body of work of quantitative methods. Preference is given to candidates who have written a book or document that could significantly improve the teaching of quantitative procedures or quantitative practices. - [Lowman-Richardson Consulting and I-O Psychology Research Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/lowman-richardson-io/) - The Lowman-Richardson Consulting and I-O Psychology Research Grant supports research in the following areas: Professional ethics related to organizational, consulting, and / or I-O psychology; Research on the interaction of occupational interests, abilities, and personality related to career choice, job satisfaction, work motivation, and/or job performance; Occupational mental health. The purpose of the APF Practice Based Evidence Fund grant is to support psychologists and trainees who are primarily affiliated with community mental health settings, private practice settings, or other local outpatient settings. - [Richardson-Lowman Serious Mental Illness Research Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/richardson-lowman-smi/) - The Richardson-Lowman Serious Mental Illness Research Grant supports Serious Mental Illness (SMI) clinical research and SMI program evaluation by doctoral level psychologists. The purpose of the APF Practice Based Evidence Fund grant is to support psychologists and trainees who are primarily affiliated with community mental health settings, private practice settings, or other local outpatient settings. - [The American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/gold-medal-award/) - The American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology recognizes the work of a psychologist or group of psychologists that is impactful, innovative, and transformational. - [Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/alma/) - Through the Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship, graduate students from historically marginalized communities have the opportunity to receive financial support towards their master’s degree and ongoing mentorship from an experienced clinician. Alma firmly believes that empowering the next generation of providers has the power to drive transformative change, fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and understanding for all. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care. Through the Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship, graduate students from historically marginalized communities have the opportunity to receive financial support towards their master's degree and ongoing mentorship from an experienced clinician. Alma firmly believes that empowering the next generation of providers has the power to drive transformative change, fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and understanding for all. - [Beth N. Rom-Rymer Scholarships](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/rom-rymer-scholarships/) - The Beth Rom-Rymer Scholarships provide support to both graduate students and practicing, licensed psychologists to complete their training in psychopharmacology programs. The Beth N. Rom-Rymer Scholarships provide support to both graduate students and practicing, licensed psychologists to complete their training in psychopharmacology programs - [Alice F. Chang Cancer Wellness Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/chang/) - The Alice F. Chang Cancer Wellness Grant will support research and research-based projects to improve the lives of cancer patients and/or cancer survivors through psychology. - [Henry P. David Grant for Research in Human Reproductive Behavior & Population Studies](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/david-research/) - 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. - [Henry P. David Grant for International Travel in Human Reproductive Behavior and Population Studies](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/david-international-travel/) - 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. - [Arthur W. Staats Lecture for Unifying Psychology](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/staats/) - The Arthur W. Staats Lecture was established in 1997 by Peter S. Staats, MD, in honor of his father, Arthur W. Staats, PhD. Each year, the lecturer delivers an address on a body of work which has held great significance for many fields of psychology or has the potential to be extrapolated to have unifying power within the discipline of psychology as a whole. The award is sponsored by the American Psychological Foundation (APF) and coordinated by Division. 1. - [Frances M. Culbertson Travel Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/culbertson-travel-grant/) - The Frances M. Culbertson Travel Grant supports women from developing countries who are in the earliest stages of their careers. - [Esther Katz Rosen Pre College Psychology Grant Program](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/katz-rosen-pre-college/) - The Esther Katz Rosen Pre College Psychology Grant Program provides financial support for efforts aimed at improving the quality of education in psychological science and its application in the secondary schools for high ability students. Proposals must focus on supplying education for gifted and talented high school students. - [Spielberger EMPathy Symposium - Emotion, Motivation, Personality](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/spielberger/) - The goal of the symposium is to stimulate and facilitate the integration and dissemination of knowledge in these important areas of psychological inquiry. The presenters are distinguished and prominent individuals from APA Div. 3 (Society for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science), Div. 8 (Society for Personality and Social Psychology) and Div. 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology). - [Lynn Stuart Weiss Lecture - Psychology as a Means of Attaining Peace Through World Law](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/lynn-stuart-weiss-lecture/) - The lecture was established by Drs. Raymond A. and Rosalee G. Weiss, in memory of their daughter, Lynn, whose interests centered on the science and art of politics, with a focus on world law. - [Dr. Rosalee G. Weiss Lecture for Outstanding Leaders in Psychology](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/rosalee-weiss-lecture/) - This lecture was established in 1994 by Raymond A. Weiss, PhD, in honor of his wife, Rosalee Greenfield Weiss, PhD. APA Div. 29 (Psychotherapy) and 42 (Psychologists in Independent Practice), upon approval by the APF board of trustees, select an annual Weiss lecturer to speak at the APA convention. - [Direct Action Crisis Funding](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/dacf/) - The APF Direct Action Crisis Funding grants are for activities to address immediate needs following grant cancellations, including completing a wave of data collection, analyzing already collected data or writing, thoughtful project closure with community partners, or preparing grant proposals to continue the research. - [Beth N. Rom-Rymer Dissertation Research Awards for Native Psychology Students](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/rom-rymer-dissertation/) - The Beth N. Rom-Rymer Dissertation Research Award for Native Psychology Students supports dissertation research for psychology students who are members of Society of Indian Psychologists (SIP). - [Visionary Grants](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/visionary-grants/) - The APF Visionary Grants seek to seed innovation through supporting research, education and intervention projects and programs that use psychology to solve social problems in a number of priority areas. - [Beth N. Rom-Rymer Travel Scholarship for Native Psychology Students](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/rom-rymer-travel/) - The Beth N. Rom-Rymer Travel Scholarship for Native Psychology Students offers $1,000 to Native psychology graduate students to attend the annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. - [Division 17 Counseling Psychology Grants](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/counseling-psychology-grants/) - These grants support not-for-profit activities to enhance the science and practice of counseling psychology. In particular, it aims to support research on the implementation of innovative counseling programs and models. - [Division 18 Research Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/division-18-research/) - The Division 18 research grant supports efforts in research that advance public service. Division 18 is particularly interested in supporting doctoral-level graduate student and early career psychologists’ research. - [Division 18 Professional Development or Service Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/division-18-pd-award/) - The Division 18 Professional Development or Service Grant supports both professional development and service by Division 18 members, which contribute to the science and practice of public service psychology. - [F.J. McGuigan Early Career Investigator Research Grant on Understanding the Human Mind](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/mcguigan-research-grant/) - The F.J. McGuigan Early Career Investigator Research Grant is given biennially to recognize and support the efforts of an early career psychological scientist who is pursuing research that aims to address any aspect of mental function (e.g., cognition, affect, motivation) and seeks to understand the mind from both a behavioral and neural perspective. - [F.J. McGuigan Dissertation Award](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/mcguigan-dissertation-award/) - The F. J. McGuigan Dissertation Award, supports dissertation research that addresses any aspect of mental function (e.g., cognition, affect, motivation) and seeks to understand the mind from both a behavioral and neural perspective. - [Joseph B. Gittler Award](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/gittler-award/) - The Joseph B. Gittler Award was established through a bequest from Joseph Gittler, PhD, who wished to recognize psychologists who are making and will continue to make scholarly contributions to the philosophical foundations of psychological knowledge. - [Division 49 Group Psychology Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/division-49-group-psychology/) - The APF Division 49 Group Psychology Grant supports innovative group psychology research focused toward groups in applied settings. In addition to the grant funds, the awardee receives a three-year membership to Division 49. - [Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/division-49-group-psychotherapy/) - The APF Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant supports innovative group psychotherapy research applied to small groups in a naturalistic setting. In addition to the grant funds, the awardee receives a three-year membership to Division 49. - [Wayne F. Placek Grants](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/placek-grants/) - The Wayne F. Placek Grant encourages research to increase the general public's understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation, and to alleviate the stress that LGBTQIA+ individuals experience in this and future civilizations. - [The Springfield Research Fund Grants](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/springfield-research/) - The Springfield Research Fund Grant supports research of 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](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/springfield-dissertation/) - 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. - [Division 1 Society for General Psychology and Interdisciplinary Inquiry Mary Whiton Calkins Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/div1-calkins/) - The Society for General Psychology and Interdisciplinary Inquiry Mary Whiton Calkins grant encourages research that fits into the broad category of general psychology with a particular interest in research that combines multiple subfields within the discipline or addresses overarching themes. - [Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/clark-grant/) - The Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund supports research and demonstration activities that promote the understanding of the relationship between self-identity and academic achievement with an emphasis on children in grade levels K–8. - [Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/scrivner-grant/) - LGBTQIA+ people face many challenges in forming, defining, and maintaining families. This program seeks to encourage the study of LGBTQIA+ family psychology and therapy through its support of promising graduate investigators whose research is oriented toward issues in this general area. - [The Trust Grant in Honor of Eric A. Harris, EdD, JD](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/trust-grant-harris/) - This program is no longer active. - [Queen-Nellie Evans Award](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/queen-nellie-evans/) - The APF Queen-Nellie Evans Award will fund a graduate student from an underrepresented group, who has a demonstrated financial need and is committed to improving the disparities in societal structures and issues that negatively impact communities of color, particularly communities of African descent. - [John and Polly Sparks Grant for Rural First-Responders Mental Health Interventions ](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/sparks-first-responders/) - #post_excerptThe APF John and Polly Sparks First-Responder Grant will fund research to examine evidence-based interventions to protect the mental health of first responders in rural areas, conducted by psychologists. - [National Register Internship Travel Scholarships](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/national-register/) - This program is now being administered by the National Register. - [Division 56 CHANGE Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/division-56-change-grant/) - The Division 56 Cultivating Healing, Advocacy, Nonviolence, Growth, and Equity (CHANGE) Grant supports graduate student or early-career psychologist-led collaborative projects aimed at identifying and dismantling all forms of systemic racism, discrimination, and violence. - [Trauma Psychology Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/trauma-psychology/) - The APF Trauma Psychology Grant offers funding to support innovative work to alleviate trauma. - [Steven O. Walfish Competition](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/walfish-competition/) - The Steven O. Walfish Grants, supported by the APA Division 42 Next Generation Fund, promote and support the next generation of student and early career practitioner psychologists to expand the knowledge base in the practice of psychology. - [Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/pearsall-grant/) - The Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant supports graduate and early career work that seeks to increase the public’s understanding of the psychological pain and stigma experienced by adults living with visible physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy. - [Psychology of Antisemitism Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/apf-psychology-of-antisemitism-grant/) - The Psychology of Antisemitism Grant supports annual grants to applicants who design, develop, or implement programs or research projects that aim to reduce antisemitism or mitigate its effects. The APF Psychology of Antisemitism Grant supports annual grants to applicants who design, develop, or implement programs or research projects that aim to reduce antisemitism or mitigate its effects - [Practice Based Evidence Fund Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/pbe-grant/) - The purpose of the APF Practice Based Evidence Fund grant is to support psychologists and trainees who are primarily affiliated with community mental health settings, private practice settings, or other local outpatient settings. The purpose of the APF Practice Based Evidence Fund grant is to support psychologists and trainees who are primarily affiliated with community mental health settings, private practice settings, or other local outpatient settings. - [K. Anders Ericsson Dissertation Research Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/ericsson-dissertation-research-grant/) - The K. Anders Ericsson Dissertation Research Grant supports one annual grant for dissertation research in the general area of expertise and skill acquisition, with a preferred focus on applications of the expert performance approach and/or the impacts of deliberate practice in diverse domains of skill. - [Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/slaughter-kotzin-fund-grant/) - The Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant will support research, practice, or education of an early career psychologist on the topic of child and youth suicide among African Americans. - [Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/blasey-ford/) - The Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant will support graduate students and early career researchers conducting innovative work focusing on the understanding, prevention and/or treatment of the consequences of exposure to traumatic events such as sexual assault, sexual harassment and/or rape. - [Division 39 Marsha D. McCary Fund Grant for Psychoanalysis](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/division-39-mccary-grant/) - The Marsha D. McCary Division 39 Fund for Psychoanalysis, named for the Fund’s founder, was established to increase public awareness of the benefits of psychoanalytic principles and treatments, and the applicability of psychoanalytic thought to clinical, organizational, and social problems. The Marsha D. McCary Division 39 Fund for Psychoanalysis, named for the Fund’s founder, was established to increase public awareness of the benefits of psychoanalytic principles and treatments, and the applicability of psychoanalytic thought to clinical, organizational, and social problems. - [Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Research or Program Development Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/lived-experience-fund-research/) - The Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Research or Program Development Grant supports research or program development by a psychologist who identifies as having lived experience and whose work is in the area of peer support, survivor studies, c/s/x work, disclosure, or research or programs in the general area focused on lived experience. Innovative and creative ideas are welcomed and encouraged. - [Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Dissertation Research Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/lived-experience-fund-dissertation/) - The Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Dissertation Research Grant supports a doctoral student in clinical, counseling, or community psychology with lived experience who is doing their dissertation in a topic area related to peer support, survivor research, the c/s/x movement, disclosure of lived experience, or other projects in the general area focused on lived experience. - [David H. and Beverly A. Barlow Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/barlow-grant/) - The David H. and Beverly A. Barlow Grant supports innovative basic and clinical research on anxiety and anxiety-related disorders conducted by graduate students and early career researchers. - [Bruce and Jane Walsh Grant in Memory of John Holland](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/walsh-grant/) - The Bruce and Jane Walsh Grant in Memory of John Holland supports scientific, scholarly, or applied research and/or educational activities investigating how personality, culture, and environment influence work behavior and health (mental and physical). - [Walter Katkovsky Research Grants](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/katkovsky-research/) - The Walter Katkovsky Research Grants support research on the general topic of psychotherapy. - [Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Early Career Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/morris-early-career-grant/) - The Dr. Dolores O. Morris fund early career grant supports psychological research and research-based projects on trauma and otherness (defined as the experience of individual(s) who are marginalized because of race, country or origin, or culture, with the goal of promoting diversity and multiculturalism). The Dr. Dolores O. Morris fund early career grant supports psychological research and research-based projects on trauma and otherness (defined as the experience of individual(s) who are marginalized because of race, country or origin, or culture, with the goal of promoting diversity and multiculturalism). - [Division 54 Lizette Peterson-Homer Injury Prevention Grant](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/division-54-peterson-homer-grant/) - The Lizette Peterson Homer Memorial Injury Research Grant supports research into psychological and behavioral aspects of the prevention of injuries in children and adolescents as reflected in the activities and interests within pediatric psychology of the late Lizette Peterson-Homer and her commitment to improving the status of children in the face of the most significant threats to their health and development. - [Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship](https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/franks-scholarship/) - This program is no longer active. 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