Charles J. Gelso Psychotherapy Research Grants

BRIEF STATEMENT ABOUT THE GRANT PROGRAM

The Charles J. Gelso, Ph.D., Psychotherapy Research Grants, offered annually by the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy to graduate students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, and psychologists (including early career psychologists), provide three $5,000 grants toward the advancement of research on psychotherapy process and/or psychotherapy outcome.

ELIGIBILITY

All graduate students, predoctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, and doctoral-level researchers with a promising or successful record of publication are eligible for the grant. The research committee reserves the right not to award a grant if there are insufficient submissions or submissions do not meet the criteria stated.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

May 1, 2023 

Norine Johnson Psychotherapy Research Grant for Early Career Psychologists

BRIEF STATEMENT ABOUT THE GRANT

The Norine Johnson, Ph.D., Psychotherapy Research Grant, offered annually by the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy to Early Career Psychologists (within 10 years post earning the doctoral degree), provides $15,000 toward the advancement of research on psychotherapy. All aspects of psychotherapy research can be supported, including the psychotherapy relationship, psychotherapy process, or psychotherapy outcomes.

ELIGIBILITY

Early Career (within 10 years post earning the doctoral degree) Doctoral-level researchers with a successful record of publication are eligible for the grant.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

May 1, 2023 

The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29) Diversity Research Grant for Pre-Doctoral Candidates

The Diversity Research Grant for pre-doctoral candidates was established to foster the promotion of diversity within the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29) and within the profession of psychotherapy.

The Society may award annually two $2,000 Diversity Research Grants to pre-doctoral candidates (enrolled in a clinical or counseling psychology doctoral program) who are currently conducting dissertation research that promotes diversity, as outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA).  According to the APA, diversity is defined as individual and role differences, including those based on age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, disability, language, and socioeconomic status.

The Diversity Research Grant is expected to be used to support the completion of a pre-doctoral candidate’s dissertation work. The grant may be used to fund:

• supplies used to conduct the research;
• training needed for completion of the research; and/or
• travel to present the research (such as at a professional conference).

The applicant must be a member of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy.  The recipient of the grant will be expected to present his or her research results in a scholarly forum (e.g., presentation at an APA Annual Convention, the Society’s journal, Psychotherapy, or other refereed professional journal) or Psychotherapy Bulletin.

Two annual grants of $2,000 will be paid in one lump sum to the researcher, to his or her university’s grants and contracts office, or to an incorporated company. Individuals who receive the funds could incur tax liabilities.  All grant recipients will be required to complete an IRS form W-9 before funds are issued.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

May 1, 2023

The Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (Division 29) Diversity Research Grant for Early Career Psychologists

The Diversity Research Grant for early career psychologists was established to foster the promotion of diversity within the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29) and within the profession of psychotherapy.

The Society may award annually one $1,000 Diversity Research Grant to an early career psychologist (within 10 years of graduation) who is currently conducting research or an applied project that promotes diversity, as outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA).  According to the APA, diversity is defined as individual and role differences, including those based on age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, disability, language, and socioeconomic status.

The Diversity Research Grant is expected to be used to support the completion of an ECP’s psychotherapy research or psychotherapy project. The grant may be used to fund:

• supplies used to conduct the research or project;
• training needed for completion of the research or project; and/or
• travel to present the research (such as at a professional conference).

The applicant must be a member of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy.   The recipient of the grant will be expected to present his or her research results in a scholarly forum (e.g., presentation at an APA Annual Convention, in the Society’s journal, Psychotherapy, or other refereed professional journal) or the Psychotherapy Bulletin.

One annual grant of $1,000 will be paid in one lump sum to the researcher, to his or her university’s grants and contracts office, or to an incorporated company. Individuals who receive the funds could incur tax liabilities.  All grant recipients will be required to complete an IRS form W-9 before funds are issued.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

May 1, 2023

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy International Research Grant for Students and Early Career Professionals

Consistent with the goals of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (SAP) and its International Domain, the International Research Grant for graduate students and early career professionals was established in order to promote more international and cross-cultural research within SAP and within the profession of psychotherapy.

The International Research Grant is expected to be used to support the completion of a research project. The grant may be used to fund:

• supplies used to conduct the research;
• training needed for completion of the research; and/or
• travel to present the research (such as at a professional conference).

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

May 1, 2023

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