Mental Health Projects for the Underserved

Posted by American Psychological Foundation on September 8, 2015

APF Seeks Applications to Support Mental Health Projects for the Underserved

The American Psychological Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Psychological Association, is accepting applications from mental health clinicians for projects aimed at improving areas of critical need in society and encouraging early career psychologists to devote their careers to underserved populations.

Through the Pearson Early Career program, the foundation will award a single grant of $12,000 to a clinician in support of an innovative, scientifically based clinical projects in the area of serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, incarcerated or homeless individuals, children with serious emotional disturbance, or adults with serious mental illness.

To be eligible, psychologists must hold an Ed.D., Psy.D., or Ph.D. from an accredited university and be no more than seven years postdoctoral.

For complete program guidelines, a list of previous recipients, and application instructions, visit the APA website.

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2015

http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/pearson.aspx


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