Division 54 Lizette Peterson-Homer Injury Prevention Grant

The Division 54 Lizette Peterson-Homer Injury Prevention Grant, provided by the American Psychological Foundation, supports innovative research focused on preventing injuries in children and adolescents. This grant aims to enhance understanding of psychological and behavioral factors influencing injury prevention, honoring the legacy of Lizette Peterson-Homer. Open to graduate students and early career psychologists, it encourages diverse applicants committed to improving children's health and safety through impactful research.

Since 1953, APF has supported a broad range of scholarships and grants for students and early career psychologists as well as research and program grants that use psychology to improve people’s lives.
Lizette Peterson Homer Memorial Injury Research Grant
The Lizette Peterson Homer Memorial Injury Research Grant supports research into psychological and behavioral aspects of the prevention of injuries in children and adolescents as reflected in the activities and interests within pediatric psychology of the late Lizette Peterson-Homer and her commitment to improving the status of children in the face of the most significant threats to their health and development.
Research should focus on prevention of physical injury in children and adolescents.
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Eligibility

This grant is open to students and faculty to support research related to the prevention of injuries in children and adolescents. APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.Applicants must:be a full-time graduate student in good standing at an accredited university or an early career psychologist (no more than 10 years post doctoral)have demonstrated research competence and area commitment