American Psychological Association and American Psychological Foundation - Wayne F. Placek Grants

The Wayne F. Placek Grant encourages research to increase the general public’s understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation, and to alleviate the stress that LGBTQIA+ individuals experience in this and future civilizations. Since 1995, the Placek Fund has granted more than $1 million.

The Wayne F. Placek Grant encourages research that addresses the following topics:

• heterosexuals’ attitudes and behaviors toward LGBTQIA+ people, including prejudice, discrimination, and violence
• family and workplace issues relevant to LGBTQIA+people
• special concerns of sectors of the LGBTQIA+ population that have historically been underrepresented in scientific research
• issues concerning Black LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities

Applicants must be either a doctoral-level researcher or graduate student affiliated with an educational institution or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization.

Graduate students and early career researchers are encouraged to apply.

June

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