About the Division 42 Next Generation Fund Practice Innovation Grants
The Division 42 Next Generation Fund Grants promote and support the next generation of student and early career practitioner psychologists to expand the knowledge base in the practice of psychology.
Applicants are required to submit manuscripts on clinical, practical, or research innovations that address evolving standards, practices, and methods in psychological practice. Topics may include population-based practice issues, procedure or technique-based practice issues, diagnosis-based practice issues, or service delivery models describing a practice innovation.
Grant recipients are encouraged to use the grant to attend the APA Convention to present their work. The papers of the grant recipients may qualify for publication in the Division 42 journal, Practice Innovations.
Funding Specifics
Up to two $2,000 grants are available to graduate students (within two years or less of completing the doctoral degree) and/or early career psychologists (within 10 years of earning the doctoral degree)
Winner(s) will receive a one-year free membership to Division 42.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a graduate student or an early career psychologist
- Submit a manuscript that has not been previously published
Proposal Requirements
- Current CV
- Manuscripts must conform to the APA Publication Manual style Letter of recommendation
Submission Process and Deadline:
Submit a completed application online by September 30, 2016 http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/next-generation-fund.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.