A researcher who has earned a master’s degree or doctorate in social work, psychology, nursing, or a related field, who is affiliated with a college, university, or research institution, is eligible to apply for this grant.  Practitioners/clinicians who possess relevant research experience are encouraged to apply. Collaborative partnerships between researchers affiliated with a college, university, or research institution and practitioners/clinicians with expertise in EMDR are encouraged and preferred. If the research grant is awarded, the affiliated institution must assume responsibility for and serve as the fiscal agent for the project. The principal investigator will assume responsibility for and serve as the fiscal agent for any project without an institutional affiliation. Those practitioners/clinicians who don’t have an affiliation or relationship with an academic institution or have limited experience in research but have a research project they would like to explore are encouraged to apply for our Research Consultation Award. (See below) ​ As an international organization, the EMDR Research Foundation accepts proposals from U.S. and international researchers; however, applications must be submitted in English, and budgets developed in U.S. dollars.