The American Psychological Foundation offers the Division 49 Group Psychology Grant to support innovative research in group psychology in applied settings. This initiative is designed to advance scientific understanding of how groups function, including processes related to judgment, decision-making, leadership, emotional intelligence, and cohesion within groups.
Funded by APF, a private nonprofit organization, the grant focuses on non-clinical populations and aims to enhance knowledge about structural and situational influences on group performance. Studies exploring the effects of leadership, team identification, group conflict, and virtual collaboration are encouraged. The grant amount is $2,250 and includes a three-year membership to Division 49, the Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy.
Applicants must be affiliated with nonprofit, charitable, educational, or governmental institutions operating for educational or scientific purposes. They must demonstrate a background in group psychology or group psychotherapy. Preference is given to early career psychologists and proposals integrating both disciplines into their methodology.
Applications must include a project proposal, timeline, budget with justification, and CV. Submissions must be made through the GivingData portal, where comprehensive guidelines are provided. Evaluation will consider program alignment, originality, applicant qualifications, and funding necessity. Feedback is not provided on submitted proposals.
The grant is currently accepting applications and will close on June 5, 2025. Although an opening date is not specified, the grant appears to follow an annual cycle. The next anticipated cycle is expected around June 2026, with internal reviews advised for May of that year.
Questions regarding the application should be directed to programs@ampsychfdn.org. The most recent recipient of this grant was Dr. Brian Keum of Boston College for the STOREY group intervention promoting anti-racism advocacy.
Preference for early career psychologists and integrative proposals.
