The American Psychological Foundation (APF) is now accepting applications for the 2011 Pearson Early Career Grant, which encourages early career clinicians to work in an area of critical societal need. The Pearson Early Career Grant supports psychology’s efforts to improve areas of critical need in society, including but not limited to innovative scientifically based clinical work with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, incarcerated or homeless individuals, children with serious emotional disturbance (SED), and adults with serious mental illness (SMI); and to encourage early career psychologists to devote their careers to under-served populations. Below you will find the formal Request for Proposals. The deadline for applications is December 31, 2010.
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Kim Palmer Rowsome
Kimberly Palmer Rowsome
Program Officer
American Psychological Foundation
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
APF PEARSON EARLY CAREER GRANT
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
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. It executes this mission through a broad range of scholarships and grants. For all these it encourages applications from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
The APF Pearson Early Career Grant supports psychology’s efforts to improve areas of critical need in society. Its description, application requirements, and procedures appear below.
Description
The Pearson Early Career Grant encourages early career clinicians to work in an area of critical societal need. Pearson partnered with APF to ensure psychology addresses critical needs in society.
Program Goals
- To support psychology’s efforts to improve areas of critical need in society, including but not limited to innovative scientifically based clinical work with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, incarcerated or homeless individuals, children with serious emotional disturbance (SED), and adults with serious mental illness (SMI)
- To encourage early career psychologists to devote their careers to under-served populations
Funding Specifics:
- One $12,000 annual grant
Eligibility Requirements:
- Psychologist with an Ed.D., Psy.D., or Ph.D. from an accredited university
- No more than 7 years postdoctoral
Evaluation Criteria
- Conformance with stated program goals and qualifications
- Quality and impact of proposed work
- Innovation and contribution to the field with proposed project
- Applicant’s demonstrated competence and capability to execute the proposed work
Proposal Requirements
- Detailed proposal that makes a case for the need to be addressed; describes the proposed project, methodology and the applicant’s qualifications; and includes a detailed budget and justification
- Appropriate use of assessment is encouraged
- Current CV
- Two letters of support
Submission Process and Deadline:
Submit a completed application online at http://forms.apa.org/apf/grants/ by December 31, 2010.
Questions about this program should be directed to
