Clara Mayo Grant
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.
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 program. Studies of the application of theory or the design of interventions or treatments to address these problems are welcome.
Application consists 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
* Specific amount requested including a budget.
* If available, letter of matching funds
Recommended length for items 1-4 is 5-7 double spaced pages
Online application form and electronic email attachments, or hard copies. For hard copy, submit 5 copies.
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.