DMAA supports research and projects that speak to the needs of our community. In the spirit of fostering valuable research and community projects related to multiracial and adopted Asian Americans, we invite individuals to apply for funding to assist projects that support the mission of the division. All division members are welcome to apply; we especially encourage students and early career professionals.
Awards & Grants
Call for Submissions
Click HERE to apply for the Spring 2026 application cycle!
The proposal deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 1st, 2026. You will be asked to provide your contact information, details about the project, proposed budget, and upload a pdf of your CV to be reviewed by the DMAA Awards Committee.
Guidelines and criteria:
- Projects may include a breadth of possibilities related to multiracial and/or adopted Asian Americans experiences such as (but are not limited to): research, community-engagement, clinical support groups, best practices, and diversity initiatives.
- Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the project’s objective, impact, and how it aligns with our mission (see the DMAA website for mission).
- Applicants must be members of DMAA to be considered for the award. To become a member of DMAA, join AAPA and select our division when you register. Existing AAPA members can edit your division membership by logging into your AAPA account and click on “edit divisions.”
- Post award requirements. Fund recipients will be asked to:
- Share their proposal or project with the DMAA membership during the DMAA membership during the Spring 2026 DMAA Members Research event.
- Acknowledge DMAA with dissemination of the project.
Recipients will be notified by May 2026. Please contact DMAA Co-Chair Yuki Yamazaki, PhD (yyamazaki@fordham.edu).