Frequently asked questions regarding American Psychological Foundation (APF) grant and scholarship application policies, budget guidelines, IRB requirements, and submission procedures.
Applicants must be from a country that has diplomatic relations with the United States; Applications must be submitted in English; Recipients must be affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, educational or scientific institution, or governmental entity operating exclusively for charitable and educational...
Requirements
Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required for any research project involving human participants; Institutional indirect/administrative/overhead costs are not allowed; Detailed rationale/justification required for each budget line
Application materials
Letters of recommendation (if required); Letters of support or endorsements (if required); Budget with detailed justification
How to apply
Submit online application forms by 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time (HT) on the due date; Notify letter writers as soon as the online application is started; Provide letter writers with the specific URL link provided in the application for submission
Important dates
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time (HT) on the posted deadline; Grant recipients are typically announced three to four months after the deadline; IRB approval must be obtained within six months of grant approval
Contact
APF Program Team
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