The Leadership Education and Advancement Program (LEAP) for Early Career Scholars from the American Psychological Association (APA) Leadership Development Institute supports early career social and behavioral scientists pursuing research on health disparities.
LEAP for Early Career Scholars provides fellows with access to senior scholars and mentors who offer guidance in navigating career milestones and leadership roles across various academic settings. The program fosters a powerful network of accomplished researchers, mentors, and peers, creating opportunities for ongoing support, collaboration, and lasting professional relationships.
Applications are open to early-career social and behavioral scientists who show promise in research focused on health disparities, but who have not yet received R01 funding and have not ascended to a leadership position in their respective disciplines or professional associations. The funding provides virtual, with two in-person workshops over 24 months.
Applications close on March 15, 2026.