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APF Division 49 Grants

Jul 21, 2016 | All, Grants

The APF Division 49 grants supports research and scholarly works that further the advancement of group psychology and group psychotherapy.

Funding Specifics

Two grants are available in 2016:

  • The Division 49 Group Psychology Grant ($2,000) supports innovative group psychology research focused toward groups in applied settings.
  • The Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant ($2,000) supports innovative group psychotherapy research applied to small groups in a naturalistic setting.

Applicants may apply for both grants, but must submit separate proposals for each.

APF does not allow institutional indirect costs or overhead costs. Applicants may use grant monies for direct administrative costs of their proposed project.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  •  Be affiliated with nonprofit charitable, educational, and scientific institutions, or governmental entities operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
  •   Have a demonstrated knowledge of group psychology and/or group psychotherapy principles.
  •   IRB approval must be received from host institution before funding can be awarded if human participants are involved.
  •   Preference will be given to early career psychologists (10 years or less post-doctoral).
  •  Preference will be given to proposals which integrate group psychotherapy and group psychology into the proposed research.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated on:

  •   Quality, viability, and potential impact of the proposed project
  •   Originality, innovation and contribution to the field of group psychology and/or group

    psychotherapy.

  •   Applicant’s demonstrated competence and capability to execute the proposed work
  •   Clear and comprehensive methodology.
  •  Criticality of funding for execution of work (particularly if part of a larger funded effort).

Proposal Requirements

Please include the following sections in your proposal (no more than 5 pages; 1 inch margins, no smaller than 11 point font):

  • Description of proposed project to include goals, relevant background, target population, methods, anticipated outcomes, and dissemination plans
  • Timeline for execution
  • Full budget and justification

Additionally, please provide:

  •  References
  •  CV of project leader(s)

Submission Process and Deadline:

Submit a completed application online by October 1, 2016. http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/div-49-psychology.aspx

Please be advised that APF does not provide feedback to applicants on their proposals. Questions about this program should be directed to Erin Carney, Program Officer, at ecarney@apa.org.

About the American Psychological Foundation (APF)

APF provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come.

Since 1953, APF has supported a broad range of scholarships and grants for students and early career psychologists as well as research and program grants that use psychology to improve people’s lives.

APF encourages applications from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.