Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant

The American Psychological Foundation's Scott and Paul Pearsall Grant awards $10,000 for graduate or early career work that seeks to increase the public's understanding of the psychological pain and stigma experienced by adults living with visible physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy.

Applicants must be full-time graduate students in good standing at an accredited university, or early career psychologists no more than 10 years postdoctoral. Preference is given to proposals that include a plan to disseminate findings to the public, especially through media organizations.

Applications are submitted through APF's GivingData portal with a project proposal, one-page timeline, one-page budget and justification, abbreviated CV, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor. The 2026 deadline is October 2, 2026.