EducationSources of Funding
Sources of Funding
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Scholarships, Grants & Awards
APA and its affiliate organizations provide a wide range of grants, scholarships and awards. -
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
APF supports innovative research, scholarships and projects for students and early career psychologists.
Featured APA Organizations
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American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS)
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APA Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Fellowships and Programs
Financial support for promising minority doctoral students and postdoctoral trainees.
Paying for Graduate School
A brief overview of actual costs for graduate study and how to pay for it.
Articles on Funding
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Finding funding: Tap APA's resources, state psychological associations and other funding sources to give your research a boost.
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Funding stats: Statistics showing how much psychology doctoral and master's programs differ in the amount of funding students can get to help them get through school.
Resources to Find Funding
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guide to Grants & Contracts
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Foundation Center Website: Online searchable database on funding available to individuals.
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State Funding Available: Review information on planning and funding for college available from states.
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Federal Financial Aid Portal: Includes information on grants, loans and workstudy programs as well as links and application.