American Psychological Foundation

Apply before June 12! ampsychfdn.org/funding/placek…

We're accepting applications for the Wayne F. Placek Grants! 🌈 This program encourages research to increase the general public’s understanding of homosexuality & sexual orientation, and to alleviate stress that LGBTQIA+ individuals experience in this and future civilizations.

Huge congrats to Aderonke Oluwaseun Komolafe, recipient of the Henry P. David Grant for International Travel! ✈️ Aderonke's work supports social & behavioral change that contributes to prevention of sexual & gender-based violence. We're thrilled to support such critical work! ✨

It’s #WhyIReviewWednesday! 🌟 We're so lucky to have reviewers like @khanfaha, a former APF award recipient who volunteers his time to pay it forward. Our reviewers are vital in helping us advance psychological science. Thank you, Dr. Khan, for your dedication and support!

How does APF funding create lasting change?🌟 Two-time APF recipient Dr. Luz Garcini shares how support from APF has fueled her groundbreaking work with undocumented immigrant communities, driving meaningful, long-term impact. 🌍 hubs.li/Q03g-4f00

Congrats to Megan Maxwell on receiving a @withalma_ Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program!🌱 Megan's work addresses intergenerational transmission of psychopathology & protective factors within underserved & minoritized communities. ✨ Her impact is just beginning!

Congrats to Nagela Brand, a recipient of the @withalma_ Empowering Minds Scholarship & Mentorship Program!⚡ Nagela is advancing mental health equity through her research on school social work & access to care for Latino immigrants. We’re proud to support her impactful work!👏

@mquistryder Read the full article here: blog.candid.org/post/us-federa…

Federal funding has long supported psychological research in the US, but recent cuts threaten the field’s future. APF CEO @mquistryder wrote in Candid Insights about the impact of these cuts, and how philanthropy is stepping up to help bridge the gap.

Congratulations to Ran Yan on receiving the Henry P. David Grant for Research in Human Reproductive Behavior & Population Studies!🌟 We're thrilled to support Ran in her impactful research, bridging how reproductive health and psychological science to improve women’s health. 🌏

Calling all #psychology grad students and researchers - APF has funding opportunities to support your work. ✨ Learn about these upcoming funding opportunities and more on our website! hubs.li/Q03lqPk_0 #FundingFriday #PsychologyResearch

Proud to support work from impactful psychologists like @MaryEDozier1!

Why Invest in APF?💭 As a dedicated donor and volunteer, Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter invests in APF to maximize social impact through cutting-edge psychological research and interventions. ✨ Check out her full insights below!👇 hubs.li/Q03gZXN-0

@DeborahPauliPhD Learn more about the dedicated reviewers who support APF's mission: ampsychfdn.org/reviewers/

This #WhyIReviewWednesday, we’re celebrating @DeborahPauliPhD, a longtime APF reviewer who generously shares her time and expertise to help us support the future of psychology. Volunteers like Dr. Pauli are essential to our impact and mission. We’re grateful for all you do! 💙

Congrats to Dr. Cassandra Mia Bonitto, one of our 2025 Beth N. Rom-Rymer Scholarship recipients! ⭐ In her second year of psychopharmacology training, she’s delivering care in school-based and primary care clinics while advocating for prescribing and school psychology!💙

Congrats to Ahleah Miles on receiving the Lowman-Richardson Consulting & I-O Psychology Research Grant!⚡ Her project explores how feedback from online career assessments (without a counselor) shapes decision-making & guides career choices.💡 We're excited support this work!

Check out APF's blog series, Where in the World is APF, to learn more about Dr. Taylor's inspiring work & career journey! ampsychfdn.org/witw-taylor/ #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

APF Recipient Spotlight! 🌟 Dr. Laura Taylor, 2014 Visionary Grantee, examines how to support immigrant & refugee youth and promote positive intergroup relations. Her work supports children affected by conflict, building resilience and well-being where it’s needed most. 💙

@Elana_Israel Check out our blog series, Where in the World is APF? for more info on Elana's career since receiving APF funding! ampsychfdn.org/witw-israel/

Recipient Spotlight!✨ 2023 Koppitz Fellow @Elana_Israel investigates how adolescents' brain responses to rewards relate to real-world mood & depression risk. Since receiving the fellowship, she’s gained critical training & is working toward targeted, preventive interventions.