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.It is affiliated with the American Psychological Association. The American Psychological Foundation was established in 1953 by six psychologists, initially with a budget of $580.One of the APF's founders was Joseph McVicker Hunt, who went on to serve as its first president.Other past presidents of the foundation include Dorothy Cantor, who oversaw the initiati... read more