American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants

The official portal for applicants and current grantees to manage and submit research grant applications for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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DeadlineMid-November; Spring 2026: Review Dates; LSRG LOIs due September 15; October 2026: Earliest Start Date; Grants may begin after October 1 st; End of May 2026: Funding Decisions; Innovation Grants LOIs due August 1; August 1, 2025: Letter of Intent due; Final award letters issued after May meeting; Award letters issued after May Scientific Council meeting

Award amount$50,000 per year stipend; $10,000 per year institutional allowance; Up to $500,000 per year for up to three years; Up to $140,000 over 2 years ($56,000 salary per year and $14,000 institutional allowance per year)

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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AFSP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Policy

Policies for AFSP Postdoctoral Research Fellowships effective July 1, 2020, covering review process, funding, eligibility, fellowship description, and application requirements.

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Deadline

Mid-November (check website for specific date)

Award amount

$50,000 per year stipend

Eligibility

Must be training/researching at US or international institutions.; Must have completed all doctoral degree requirements before fellowship start.; Cannot have 3+ years of prior postdoctoral fellowship experience.; Cannot hold another postdoctoral fellowship concurrently.

Requirements

Research proposal and training plan agreed upon by mentor and applicant.; Mentor must be Associate or Full Professor with relevant research record.; Mentor can supervise max two AFSP grantees.; Application submitted via online system.; PI effort must be 100%.

Application materials

Basic Information; Financial/Administrative Contact Information; Abstract; Budget; Budget Justification

How to apply

Submit applications via the AFSP online grant application/management system.; Address questions to grantsmanager@afsp.org.

Important dates

Deadline: Mid-November; Award letters issued after May Scientific Council meeting; Grants may begin after October 1st

Documents

Biographical Sketches (for key personnel); Letters of agreement (for consultants)

Contact

grantsmanager@afsp.org

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