F.J. McGuigan Early Career Investigator Research Grant on Understanding the Human Mind

The F.J. McGuigan Early Career Investigator Research Grant supports early career psychological scientists whose research explores mental functions, including cognition and motivation. Offered biennially by the American Psychological Foundation, this grant encourages young researchers to investigate the human mind and brain through innovative empirical or theoretical studies. The initiative emphasizes equitable funding and diversity, aiming to foster a new generation of scholars dedicated to advancing psychological science and improving mental health outcomes.

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McGuigan Early Career Investigator Research Grant on Understanding the Human Mind
McGuigan Early Career Investigator Research Grant is given biennially to recognize and support the efforts of an early career psychological scientist who is pursuing research that aims to address any aspect of mental function (e.g., cognition, affect, motivation) and seeks to understand the mind from both a behavioral and neural perspective.
McGuigan Early Career Investigator Grant advances a unified understanding of the human mind/brain through empirical and/or theoretical research and encourages promising young researchers to pursue careers in related fields.

Eligibility

Applicants must:have demonstrated commitment to stated program goals
be a psychologist or in a related field with a doctoral degree from an accredited university no more than 10 years postdoctoralInternational applicants from countries that have diplomatic relations with the United States and who meet the other eligibility requirements may apply for APF funding.