American Psychological Foundation
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It's #FundingFriday at APF!💸 Don't miss out on these opportunities to apply for funding for your psychological research. More info at hubs.li/Q03ZHzZ80.
February 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM
It's #FundingFriday at APF!💸 Don't miss out on these opportunities to apply for funding for your psychological research. More info at hubs.li/Q03ZHzZ80.
🌟 Program Spotlight! Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Clark were trailblazers. Their groundbreaking doll studies revealed the psychological harm of segregation on Black children's development, and informed the US Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education. (1/2)
February 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
🌟 Program Spotlight! Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Clark were trailblazers. Their groundbreaking doll studies revealed the psychological harm of segregation on Black children's development, and informed the US Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education. (1/2)
Congrats to Una Aleksic, one of our Brehm Undergrad Psychology Scholarship Recipients! 👏 Una is a research assistant in clinical & forensic psychology at Columbia University, examining individuals beliefs about alternative sentencing in the criminal justice system. We're thrilled to support Una!🌟
February 11, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Congrats to Una Aleksic, one of our Brehm Undergrad Psychology Scholarship Recipients! 👏 Una is a research assistant in clinical & forensic psychology at Columbia University, examining individuals beliefs about alternative sentencing in the criminal justice system. We're thrilled to support Una!🌟
Our Springfield Town Hall is TOMORROW! 🌈 This event brings together psychologists, researchers, students, mental health professionals, and allies to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ psychological research.
Register now to save your spot! ampsychfdn.org/event...
Register now to save your spot! ampsychfdn.org/event...
February 10, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Our Springfield Town Hall is TOMORROW! 🌈 This event brings together psychologists, researchers, students, mental health professionals, and allies to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ psychological research.
Register now to save your spot! ampsychfdn.org/event...
Register now to save your spot! ampsychfdn.org/event...
Congratulations to Chandler Golden, recipient of the 2025 Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Dissertation Research Grant! 🌟 Chandler’s project uses Photovoice to explore the lived experiences of Southern Black queer femmes, highlighting themes of joy, resistance, identity, and community. (1/2)
February 9, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Congratulations to Chandler Golden, recipient of the 2025 Division 18 Lived Experience Fund Dissertation Research Grant! 🌟 Chandler’s project uses Photovoice to explore the lived experiences of Southern Black queer femmes, highlighting themes of joy, resistance, identity, and community. (1/2)
🌟 Program Spotlight! The Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin & Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant supports research, practice, & education on child & youth suicide among African American communities. By funding innovative psychological research, we're addressing the complex factors contributing to this crisis.
February 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
🌟 Program Spotlight! The Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin & Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant supports research, practice, & education on child & youth suicide among African American communities. By funding innovative psychological research, we're addressing the complex factors contributing to this crisis.
Join us NEXT WEEK for a free, virtual Town Hall! 🌈 Sustaining LGBTQIA+ psychological research matters now more than ever. Our Springfield will bring together psychologists, researchers, students, mental health professionals, & allies to explore the state of LGBTQIA+ psychological research.
February 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Join us NEXT WEEK for a free, virtual Town Hall! 🌈 Sustaining LGBTQIA+ psychological research matters now more than ever. Our Springfield will bring together psychologists, researchers, students, mental health professionals, & allies to explore the state of LGBTQIA+ psychological research.
We're thrilled to announce the most recent grantees of our Direct Action Visionary Grants! These grants help bridge the gap between research and reality, bringing evidence-based psychological science directly to the people & communities who need it most. 🧡 More details here: ampsychfdn.org/davg2...
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
We're thrilled to announce the most recent grantees of our Direct Action Visionary Grants! These grants help bridge the gap between research and reality, bringing evidence-based psychological science directly to the people & communities who need it most. 🧡 More details here: ampsychfdn.org/davg2...
Integrating evidence-based psychology into cancer care helps patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones manage stress, build resilience, and sustain hope. 🧡 Through the Alice F. Chang Cancer Wellness Grant, APF funds vital work at the intersection of psychology and cancer treatment. (1/2)
February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Integrating evidence-based psychology into cancer care helps patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones manage stress, build resilience, and sustain hope. 🧡 Through the Alice F. Chang Cancer Wellness Grant, APF funds vital work at the intersection of psychology and cancer treatment. (1/2)
We're proud to support @dylanggee through our 2025 Visionary Grants!✨ Dr. Gee's project tests how a brief evidence-based child & family intervention delivered in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event interrupts the onset of PTSD. This critical work will have an impact on the lives of many!💙
February 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
We're proud to support @dylanggee through our 2025 Visionary Grants!✨ Dr. Gee's project tests how a brief evidence-based child & family intervention delivered in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event interrupts the onset of PTSD. This critical work will have an impact on the lives of many!💙
This Black History Month, APF honors the historical & persistent inequities faced by communities of color, and recognize psychology’s responsibility to advocate for equity, safety, and mental health support for all. (1/2)
February 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
This Black History Month, APF honors the historical & persistent inequities faced by communities of color, and recognize psychology’s responsibility to advocate for equity, safety, and mental health support for all. (1/2)
Sustaining LGBTQIA+ psychological research matters now more than ever. Join us for APF's Springfield Town Hall, where we'll bring together psychologists, researchers, students, & community members to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ research. Register now! 🌈ampsychfdn.org/event...
January 30, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Sustaining LGBTQIA+ psychological research matters now more than ever. Join us for APF's Springfield Town Hall, where we'll bring together psychologists, researchers, students, & community members to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ research. Register now! 🌈ampsychfdn.org/event...
Congrats to Crystal Liu, one of our 2025 Walfish Competition winners!💫 Crystal's research focuses on dyadic, interpersonal, & process-level mechanisms in psychotherapy, with the goal of enhancing care for historically underserved populations. We're excited to watch her work make an impact!💙
January 30, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Congrats to Crystal Liu, one of our 2025 Walfish Competition winners!💫 Crystal's research focuses on dyadic, interpersonal, & process-level mechanisms in psychotherapy, with the goal of enhancing care for historically underserved populations. We're excited to watch her work make an impact!💙
CEO Feature Alert! 🌟 Our CEO Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder spoke with The Chronicle of Philanthropy about effective workplace leadership, Gen Z employees, and the psychology behind what really helps people thrive at work. When leaders pair compassion with accountability, their teams flourish.
January 29, 2026 at 10:39 PM
CEO Feature Alert! 🌟 Our CEO Dr. Michelle Quist Ryder spoke with The Chronicle of Philanthropy about effective workplace leadership, Gen Z employees, and the psychology behind what really helps people thrive at work. When leaders pair compassion with accountability, their teams flourish.
Apply for the Alice F. Chang Cancer Wellness Grant! 🌟 This program supports work at the intersection of psychology and cancer care, with the goal of improving the lives of cancer patients & survivors through psychology. Applications are due 2/6!⏲️ ampsychfdn.org/fundi...
January 28, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Apply for the Alice F. Chang Cancer Wellness Grant! 🌟 This program supports work at the intersection of psychology and cancer care, with the goal of improving the lives of cancer patients & survivors through psychology. Applications are due 2/6!⏲️ ampsychfdn.org/fundi...
The deadline is approaching for the Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program!🌱 This scholarship aims to break systemic barriers in graduate studies in mental health care, and introduce more diverse perspectives, experiences, and insights to the field. Apply by 2/3!⏰
January 27, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The deadline is approaching for the Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program!🌱 This scholarship aims to break systemic barriers in graduate studies in mental health care, and introduce more diverse perspectives, experiences, and insights to the field. Apply by 2/3!⏰
Mentoring is essential in psychology. Whether you’re the mentor or mentee, these connections bring opportunities for growth & connection. On APF’s blog, Drs. Mary E. Dozier and NaYeon (NY) Yang, co-chairs of ECP Committee, offer tips for making these relationships both meaningful and rewarding. 🌱
January 26, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Mentoring is essential in psychology. Whether you’re the mentor or mentee, these connections bring opportunities for growth & connection. On APF’s blog, Drs. Mary E. Dozier and NaYeon (NY) Yang, co-chairs of ECP Committee, offer tips for making these relationships both meaningful and rewarding. 🌱
Curious about advancing & sustaining LGBTQIA+ psychological research? Join us for APF's Springfield Town Hall!🌈 This event will bring together psychologists, researchers, students, & community members to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ research. Register now! ampsychfdn.org/event...
January 23, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Curious about advancing & sustaining LGBTQIA+ psychological research? Join us for APF's Springfield Town Hall!🌈 This event will bring together psychologists, researchers, students, & community members to explore the current state of LGBTQIA+ research. Register now! ampsychfdn.org/event...
The deadline is approaching for the Lowman-Richardson Consulting and I-O Psychology Research Grant!⭐ This program supports research in a variety of areas across consulting & I-O psychological research (see APF's website for more details). Apply before 1/30! 📆 ampsychfdn.org/fundi...
January 22, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The deadline is approaching for the Lowman-Richardson Consulting and I-O Psychology Research Grant!⭐ This program supports research in a variety of areas across consulting & I-O psychological research (see APF's website for more details). Apply before 1/30! 📆 ampsychfdn.org/fundi...
It’s #WhyIReviewWednesday! We’re spotlighting Dr. Mary Kathryn Cancilliere, an APF funding recipient who reviews applications as a way to give back the same support she received. 💙 As a reviewer, she helps APF support early career researchers as they conduct groundbreaking work in the field.
January 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM
It’s #WhyIReviewWednesday! We’re spotlighting Dr. Mary Kathryn Cancilliere, an APF funding recipient who reviews applications as a way to give back the same support she received. 💙 As a reviewer, she helps APF support early career researchers as they conduct groundbreaking work in the field.
There's still time to submit nominations for the APF Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology! This prestigious award honors a psychologist or group of psychologists whose work is impactful, innovative, and transformational.🏅ampsychfdn.org/fundi...
January 20, 2026 at 10:11 AM
There's still time to submit nominations for the APF Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology! This prestigious award honors a psychologist or group of psychologists whose work is impactful, innovative, and transformational.🏅ampsychfdn.org/fundi...
Congrats to Mehmood Shajih, one of our 2025 Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarship Recipients! 👏 Mehmood is conducting an undergraduate thesis on the validity of the marshmallow task, an assessment of children’s ability to exert self-control. We're proud to support Mehmood's academic journey!🌟
January 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Congrats to Mehmood Shajih, one of our 2025 Brehm Undergraduate Psychology Scholarship Recipients! 👏 Mehmood is conducting an undergraduate thesis on the validity of the marshmallow task, an assessment of children’s ability to exert self-control. We're proud to support Mehmood's academic journey!🌟
It's #FundingFriday at APF!💸 Don't miss out on these opportunities to apply for funding for your psychological research. More info at http://ampsychfdn.or....
January 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM
It's #FundingFriday at APF!💸 Don't miss out on these opportunities to apply for funding for your psychological research. More info at http://ampsychfdn.or....
We're accepting applications for the Richardson-Lowman Serious Mental Illness Research Grant! This program supports Serious Mental Illness (SMI) clinical research and SMI program evaluation by doctoral level psychologists. Apply by 1/30! 📆 ampsychfdn.org/fundi...
January 15, 2026 at 3:31 PM
We're accepting applications for the Richardson-Lowman Serious Mental Illness Research Grant! This program supports Serious Mental Illness (SMI) clinical research and SMI program evaluation by doctoral level psychologists. Apply by 1/30! 📆 ampsychfdn.org/fundi...
Address update! 📫 We have a new mailing address. Anything sent to our previous address will be forwarded, but make sure to save our new info!
January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Address update! 📫 We have a new mailing address. Anything sent to our previous address will be forwarded, but make sure to save our new info!