American Psychological Foundation Explained

American Psychological Foundation
Abbreviation:	APF
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Fields:	Psychology
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Leader Title2:	Development director
Leader Name2:	Miriam Isserow
Budget:	$800,000
Budget Year:	2017

The American Psychological Foundation (abbreviated APF) is an American philanthropic organization dedicating to awarding research grants to psychologists in the early stages of their careers.^[1] It is affiliated with the American Psychological Association.^[2]

History

The American Psychological Foundation was established in 1953 by six psychologists, initially with a budget of $580.^[3] One of the APF's founders was Joseph McVicker Hunt, who went on to serve as its first president.^[4] Other past presidents of the foundation include Dorothy Cantor, who oversaw the initiation of two major fundraising campaigns: the Campaign for a New Era in 2000, and the Campaign to Transform the Future in 2012.^{[3] [5]} Cantor was replaced by Terence M. Keane in 2017.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: What We Do . American Psychological Foundation . en . 2019-06-06.
2. Web site: American Psychological Foundation funding for students and researchers: January 2012 . . en . 2019-06-06.
3. Web site: From the CEO--Our charitable arm . Anderson . Norman B. . December 2007 . Monitor on Psychology . en . 2019-06-06.
4. Web site: Joseph McVicker Hunt: 1952 APA President . American Psychological Association . en . 2019-06-06.
5. Web site: Transforming psychology, one grant at a time . Novotney . Amy . September 2013 . Monitor on Psychology . 2019-06-06.
6. Web site: APF welcomes new president . Chamberlin . Jamie . February 2017 . Monitor on Psychology . 2019-06-06.