Wayne F Placek Grants from the American Psychological Foundation support research on public understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. Two grants will be awarded in 2024. One, the Wayne F. Placek Grant in Memorial of John Peterson, will go to a psychological research project focused on queer Black individuals and communities.
Applications for up to $15,000 are due by June 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM Hawaii Time.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- Doctoral-level or graduate student researchers affiliated with an educational institution
International applicants who meet the above criteria and whose country has diplomatic relations with the United States are welcome to apply.
The recipient of the Wayne F. Placek Grant in Memorial of John Peterson must be a person of color.
Topic Areas
Research project should focus on one of the following topics:
- Heterosexual attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people, including prejudice, discrimination, and violence
- Family and workplace issues faced by LGBTQ+ people
- Concerns of specific sub-sectors of the LGBTQ+ population that have been underrepresented in scientific research
- Issues faced by Black LGBTQ+ people and communities
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be used for direct costs only, such as:
- PI stipend
- Participant payments
- Technology (software, hardware, imaging, etc.)
- Open access and/or publication costs
- Travel
- Personnel stipends
- Supplemental training
