Marian R. Stuart Grant

The Marian R. Stuart Grant, offered by the American Psychological Foundation, is designed to support early career psychologists in exploring the links between mental and physical health. This grant provides funding of up to $20,000 for innovative research or educational projects that enhance public health. Eligible applicants are early career researchers affiliated with nonprofit or governmental entities. Preference is given to those working in medical settings, promoting diversity in the field.

APF is a grant-making foundation that funds early career psychologists and graduate students using psychology to solve important problems and improve people’s lives.
The Marian R. Stuart Grant will further the research, practice, or education of an early career psychologist on the connection between mental and physical health, particularly for work that contributes to public health.
Examples include but are not limited to research-based programs that teach medical doctors counseling skills; research-based programs on the effect of behavior on health; and research-based programs on psychologists’ role in medical settings for the benefit of patients.

Eligibility

Applicants must:be an early career researcher (no more than 10 years postdoctoral)
be affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, educational, or scientific institution, or governmental entity operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes
have demonstrated competence and capacity to execute the proposed workInternational applicants from countries that have diplomatic relations with the United States and who meet the other eligibility requirements may apply for APF funding.