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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. The program provides three grants of up to $21,000 each for early career psychologists who are no more than 10 years postdoctoral. Applicants can request up to $21,000 only if $1,000 is reserved for publication costs. Applications are evaluated based on impact and innovation, viability and methodology, and plan for dissemination. APF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds with respect to age, race, color, religion, creed, nationality, ability, sexual orientation, gender, and geography.

The Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship supports graduate students at any stage of their dissertation who are interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to dispel stereotypes and other negative information that leads to prejudice and discrimination. One fellowship of up to $10,000 is available annually. The 2026 area of preference will be given to dissertation research that addresses intersectional stigmas. Successful applicants will also be eligible for a $1,000 bonus upon publication of their dissertation research. Applications are evaluated based on impact, innovation, and plan for dissemination, with evaluations being partially need-based.