American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Our research grants support studies that will increase our understanding of suicide or test treatments and other interventions that save lives. AFSP was founded as a research organization dedicated to exploring how to save lives. Now 38 years later, we remain the largest private funder of suicide prevention research, shaping suicide prevention strategies around the world. We do so by working diligently to fund the most innovative, impactful, and methodologically sound research. Each year, we welcome a broad range of applications from a diverse group of researchers. Applications are evaluated on the basis of (a) the potential of the research to contribute to the understanding and ultimate prevention of suicide, or to the treatment of suicidal individuals; (b) innovation of the study; (c) the methodology and demonstrated availability of a sufficient number of patients or subjects to carry out the research; (d) the qualifications, experience, and productivity of the applicant; and (e) the facilities available to the applicant for the purpose of the study.