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The Springfield Research Fund Grants is a grant from the American Psychological Foundation (APF) that funds scientific research on contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues, with the goal of dispelling stereotypes and reducing prejudice and discrimination. Up to three awards of $21,000 each are available annually, with $1,000 of each award reserved for publication costs.
The 2026 funding cycle gives preference to research addressing intersectional stigmas. Eligible applicants are early-career psychologists who are no more than 10 years postdoctoral. APF encourages applications from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.
The application deadline is June 12, 2026.
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The Springfield Research Fund Grants - American Psychological Foundation Ways to Give Toggle Submenu Franklyn Springfield Awareness Fund Impact Reports Toggle Submenu The Springfield Research Fund Grants The Springfield Research Fund Grant supports research of contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to dispel stereotypes and other negative information that leads to prejudice and discrimination.
Amount: 3 grants of up to $21,000 The Springfield Research Fund Grant supports research of contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to dispel stereotypes and other negative information that leads to prejudice and discrimination. The 2026 area of preference will be given to research that addresses intersectional stigmas. Applicants can request up to $21,000 only if $1,000 is reserved for publication costs.
APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography. Applicants must be early career psychologists no more than 10 years postdoctoral. detailed budget and justification Applications will be evaluated on: viability and methodology Please be advised that APF does not provide feedback to applicants on their proposals.
Please review our Program FAQs for important details on the application process. University of Illinois Urbana Champaign “Understanding Parenting, Stigma, and Health in LGBTQIA+ Parents: An Intersectional and Longitudinal Approach” Dr. Joel Le Forestier, University of Pittsburgh “Intersectional Identity Concealment among Sexual Minority People of Color.
” Dr. Ryan Lei, Haverford College “The development of bias at the intersection of race and gender nonconformity. ” Dr. Violeta Rodriguez, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign “Understanding Parenting, Stigma, and Health in LGBTQIA+ Parents: An Intersectional and Longitudinal Approach” Dr. Sharla D.
Biefeld, University of Alabama “Living at the Intersection of Neurodiversity and Gender Diversity: A Multi-Method Study Investigating Bias-Based Harassment, Protective Factors, and Mental Health in Autistic and Gender Diverse Youth” Dr. Emily Herry, The Ohio State University “Gender minorities’ suicidal ideation and depressive affect: An ecological momentary assessment of temporally proximal risk factors” Dr. Kaitlin Gabriele-Black, Salve Regina University “Living in Tension: How Faculty and Staff at Evangelical Christian Colleges and Universities Support LGBTQ+ Students” Dr. Meredith Maroney, University of Calgary “A bit of a double blow:’ An exploration of intersectional stigma in mental healthcare settings among autistic transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse (TNG) individuals” Dr. Joshua Parmenter, University of Missouri “Development and Initial Validation of the Multidimensional Intersectional Resilience Scale Among Sexual and Gender Diverse Black, Indigenous, and People of Color” Kelly Clary, PhD, Texas State University Jacob Goffnet, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University “Examining the Impact of a Photovoice Art Exhibit to Dispel LGBTQIA+ Stereotypes and Biases” Xiang Zhou, PhD, Purdue University “Chinese Queer Diaspora: A Qualitative Inquiry of Identity, Family, and Migration”
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Early career psychologists no more than 10 years postdoctoral. 2026 preference for research addressing intersectional stigmas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates up to $21,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 12, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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