AFSP Early Career Researcher Innovation Grants

AFSP Early Career Researcher Innovation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Amount: Up to US $140,000
Last Updated: October 01, 2025

Summary

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) offers Early Career Researcher Innovation Grants aimed at supporting new investigators at the assistant professor level. With funding of up to $140,000 over two years, these grants require recipients to allocate part of the funds for mentorship by an established researcher. This initiative fosters research and advocacy for mental health and suicide prevention, empowering communities to take action against this critical issue.

Overview

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies: Funding scientific research  Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission Early Career Researcher Innovation Grants Funding up to $140,000 over 2 years.

Eligibility

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