Student Funding Source

Clara Mayo Grant

Funding Status:
Inactive
Funding Source:
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)
Contact Name:
ATTN: Clara Mayo
Page last updated:
10/23/2009 - 11:14am
Application Deadline:
October 9, 2009
Amount:
$1,000
Contact Phone:
(202) 675-6956
Funding Abstract:

The Clara Mayo Grant program was set up to support masters' theses or pre-dissertation research on aspects of sexism, racism, or prejudice, with preference given to students enrolled in a terminal master's degree program.

Type of Funding:
Grant
Contact e-mail:
File Title and Sub Heading:
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues - Clara Mayo Grants
Applicant Eligibility:
Graduate
Fund Usage:
Research
Contact Address:

Attn: Clara Mayo Grants, 208 I St. NE, Washington DC, 20002-4340

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

Individuals who are SPSSI members and who have matriculated in graduate programs in psychology, applied social science, and related disciplines. A student who is applying for a Grants-In-Aids may not apply for the Clara Mayo award in the same award year. Applicants may submit only one Mayo application per calendar year.

Notification Date:
12/09/2009
Funding Restrictions:

Proposals that include a college or university agreement to match the amount requested will be favored, but proposals without matching funds will also be considered.

Application Process and Required Materials:

Online application form and electronic email attachments (PREFERRED), or hard copies. For hard copy, submit 5 copies of the following:
* Cover sheet with title of proposal, name of investigator, contact information
* Abstract of proposed research (max 100 words)
* Project purposes, theoretical rationale, and research methodology, analysis.
* Relevance to SPSSI goals and funding criteria
* Status of human subjects review process
* Clear statement of type of degree program enrolled in (e.g., terminal ms)
* Letter of recommendation from faculty advisor
* Specific amount requested including a budget.
* If available, letter of matching funds
Recommended length for items 1-4 is 5-7 double spaced pages; 12-point font

Keywords:
Activism
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Behavior
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Environmental Justice
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Research/field research
Keywords:
Social sciences