Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant

The Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant will support graduate students and early career researchers conducting innovative work focusing on the understanding, prevention and/or treatment of the consequences of exposure to traumatic events such as sexual assault, sexual harassment and/or rape.

Eligibility

APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography. International applicants may apply if they meet the eligibility requirements and are from a country that has diplomatic relations with the United States. Applications must be submitted in English.

Applicants must:

• be a graduate student or early career psychologist (a doctoral-level psychologist who is no more than 10 years postdoctoral)
• be affiliated with nonprofit charitable, educational and scientific institutions, or governmental entities operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes
• have a demonstrated knowledge of trauma and trauma research
• have demonstrated competence and capacity to execute the proposed work

Application Instructions

Application Materials:

• project proposal
• project timeline
• detailed budget and justification
• CV

Evaluation Criteria

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 capability to execute the proposed work

For detailed application instructions including formatting and content, please create or log into your GivingData account and review the comprehensive application instructions in the portal. If you still need assistance after reviewing the portal, please contact APF Programs at programs@ampsychfdn.org.