Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant
Scholarship Sponsored by American Psychological Foundation
Overview
The Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant supports graduate students and early career researchers conducting innovative work on the understanding, prevention, and treatment of consequences following traumatic events such as sexual assault, sexual harassment, and rape. The grant targets research that advances knowledge of trauma and its impacts and that proposes practical or theoretical approaches to mitigation and recovery. Applicants should propose projects that are feasible within the stated timeline and demonstrate potential for meaningful contribution to the field. Funding decisions prioritize scientific rigor, relevance, and potential for translation to practice or policy.
Description: Funding opportunity for graduate students and early career psychologists to support trauma-focused research aimed at understanding, preventing, or treating consequences of interpersonal trauma.
- Supports graduate students and early career psychologists
- Focus on consequences of interpersonal traumatic events
- Emphasis on innovation, rigor, and real-world impact
Eligibility
Applicants must meet specific professional and institutional criteria and submissions must be in English. The foundation encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and accepts international applicants from countries that have diplomatic relations with the United States, provided they meet eligibility requirements. Eligible candidates include doctoral-level psychologists within ten years postdoctoral and graduate students conducting qualifying research. Applicants must be affiliated with an appropriate nonprofit, educational, scientific, or governmental institution.
Applicants must:
- Be a graduate student or an early career psychologist (no more than 10 years postdoctoral)
- Be affiliated with a nonprofit, educational, scientific, or governmental entity operating for charitable and educational purposes
- Demonstrate knowledge of trauma and trauma research
- Demonstrate competence and capacity to execute the proposed work
- Diversity and international applicants are encouraged
- All applications must be submitted in English
- Institutional affiliation is required
Application Instructions
Applications require a concise project proposal, a timeline, a detailed budget with justification, and the applicant's CV. Detailed formatting and submission instructions are available through the GivingData portal; applicants should create or log into a GivingData account to review the comprehensive instructions. If questions remain after consulting the portal, applicants may contact APF Programs at [email protected] for assistance. Ensure all materials clearly describe methods, feasibility, and anticipated impact.
Application Materials:
- Project proposal
- Project timeline
- Detailed budget and justification
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Use the GivingData portal for full submission guidelines
- Include clear budget justification and realistic timelines
- Contact [email protected] for portal or application questions
Evaluation Criteria
Submitted applications are evaluated for scientific quality, feasibility, and potential impact on trauma research and practice. Reviewers assess originality and innovation, the contribution to the field of trauma, and the applicant’s demonstrated ability to carry out the proposed work. Priority is given to projects that combine methodological rigor with clear relevance to prevention, intervention, or direct mitigation of traumatic consequences. Assessment focuses on both the project design and the investigator’s qualifications.
Applications will be evaluated on:
- Quality, viability, and potential impact of the proposed project
- Originality, innovation, and contribution to the field of trauma
- Applicant’s demonstrated competence and capacity to execute the work
- Impact and feasibility are central to funding decisions
- Innovation and clear advancement of trauma knowledge are prioritized
- Applicant track record and institutional support are considered