The John and Polly Sparks Early Career Grant supports early career psychologists conducting research in the area of early intervention and treatment for serious emotional disturbance in children.
The John and Polly Sparks Foundation partnered with APF to empower early career psychologists to produce scientifically-based research and programs that could provide models for broad-based applications across the country.
Be a psychologist with an EdD, PsyD or PhD from an accredited university.
Be no more than seven years postdoctoral.
How to Apply
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated on:
Conformance with stated program goals and qualifications.
Quality and impact of proposed work.
Innovation and contribution to the field with proposed project.
Applicant's demonstrated competence and capability to execute the proposed work.
Proposal Requirements
Detailed proposal which describes the proposed project, methodology and the applicant's qualifications; and includes a detailed budget and justification.
Current CV.
Two letters of support.
Submission Process and Deadline
Submit a completed application online by May 15, 2013. Please be advised that APF does not provide feedback to applicants on their proposals.
