Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Early Career Grant

Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Early Career Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc
Amount: US $7,000
Last Updated: October 29, 2025

Summary

The Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Early Career Grant, offered by the American Psychological Foundation, supports innovative psychological research focused on trauma and the experiences of marginalized individuals. This grant aims to enhance diversity and multiculturalism in psychology, making a significant impact on the understanding of diverse perspectives. It encourages early career psychologists to apply, fostering a community of researchers dedicated to promoting well-being and inclusivity in the field.

Overview

The APF Impact At the American Psychological Foundation, we are revolutionizing the future of psychology with the support of donors, grantees and valued community members. Together, we are reimagining ways psychology and philanthropy can intersect and change the world for the better. Mission We leverage the power of philanthropy to advance psychological knowledge by investing in innovative research and applications that prioritize people and their wellbeing. Vision A world where people are healthy, happy, and living with dignity. Values Our values encapsulate how we do our work and are woven throughout all of APF’s activities and initiatives. Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Early Career Grant The Dr. Dolores O. Morris fund early career grant supports psychological research and research-based projects on trauma and otherness (defined as the experience of individual(s) who are marginalized because of race, country or origin, or culture, with the goal of promoting diversity and multiculturalism). Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography. Applicants must be early career psychologists (psychologists with a doctoral degree no more than 10 years postdoctoral).