American Psychological Foundation - Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant Program 2026
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) has opened applications for its Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant Program 2026. This grant supports innovative group psychotherapy research applied to small groups in naturalistic settings. Below are the key details of this opportunity:
📝 About the Program
The APF Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant is designed to encourage research in group psychotherapy. In addition to the grant funds, the awardee will receive a three-year membership to Division 49.
🎁 Benefits
- Grant Amount: $1,500 (1 grant available)
- Additional Perk: A three-year membership to Division 49
✅ Eligibility Criteria
APF encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to age, race, color, religion, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography. Applicants must:
- Be affiliated with nonprofit charitable, educational, and scientific institutions, or governmental entities operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of group psychology and/or group psychotherapy principles.
Preference Will Be Given To:
- Early career psychologists (10 years or fewer postdoctoral).
- Proposals that integrate group psychotherapy into the proposed research.
📅 Application Deadline
- Deadline: 05 June, 2026
📂 Application Process
To apply for this grant, visit the official application website. Ensure that your proposal aligns with the program's goals and eligibility criteria.
🌟 Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this grant is an early-career psychologist with a strong background in group psychology or psychotherapy, who is affiliated with a nonprofit or educational institution and is committed to advancing research in group psychotherapy.
For more details, visit the official website of the American Psychological Foundation - Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant Program.
- Amount: 1 grant of $1,500
- Three-year membership to Division 49










