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APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
CUR DialoguesFebruary 24, 2012
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1953 by Ernest Hilgard, J. McVicker Hunt, Robert Sears, and Carl Rogers with $500
In 2011, we granted over $600,000.
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
WHO WE ARE
The American Psychological Foundation (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.
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
WHAT WE DO
Scholarships
Early Career and Seed Funding
Targeted Program Grants
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
WHAT WE DO
APF's Grantmaking Priorities:
Innovative Solutions to Social Problems
Exploring and strengthening the connection between mental and physical health to ensure well-being.
Understanding and preventing violence to create a safer, more humane world.
Reducing stigma and prejudice to promote unity and harmony.
Supporting programs that address the long-term psychological needs of individuals and communities in the aftermath of disaster.
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
WHAT WE DO: SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships, Fellowships, Dissertation Awards
APF/COGDOP Graduate Student Research Scholarships
Benton-Meier Neuropsychology Scholarships Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship F. J. McGuigan Dissertation Award Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Fellowships Annette U. Rickel Dissertation Award Esther Katz Rosen Fellowships
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
WHAT WE DO: SCHOLARSHIPS
Travel Grants Henry David Travel Grant Paul E. Henkin Travel Grant Ungerleider/Zimbardo Travel Scholarships
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
WHAT WE DO: SEED GRANTS
Early Career Funding and Seed Grants for Research
Theodore Blau Early Career Award Culbertson Travel Grant Henry David Research and Travel Grants Division 29 Early Career Award Robert L. Fantz Award F. J. McGuigan Young Investigator Prize Pearson Early Career Grant
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
WHAT WE DO: TARGETED PROGRAM GRANTS
Targeted Program Grants Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of
Psychology Award Division 17 Counseling Psychology Grants Randy Gerson Memorial Grant Joseph B. Gittler Award Gold Medal Awards for Life Achievement Alexander Gralnick Investigator Prize
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
WHAT WE DO: TARGETED PROGRAM GRANTS
Targeted Program Grants, continued Lizette Peterson Homer Grant Timothy Jeffrey Award Theodore Millon Award in Personality Psychology Wayne F. Placek Grants Pre-College Grants Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant Wilhelm Wundt-William James Award Visionary and Weiss Grants Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
IMPACT OF APF GRANTS
“I feel that I owe a great debt to the APF for its continued support of my research, as it enabled me to launch an independent research program in an area that is difficult to fund, but so incredibly important in today's society."
Abbie Goldberg, PhD (APF Roy Scrivner Research Grantee)
APF: Psychology, Philanthropy
CONTACT / QUESTIONS
American Psychological Foundation750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002(202) 336-5622 (W)(202) 336-5812 (F)
www.apa.org/apf
