Student Funding Source

Clara Mayo Grants (social science)

Funding Status:
Inactive
Funding Source:
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)
Application Deadline:
May 8, 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.

Contact e-mail:
File Title and Sub Heading:
SPSSI
Contact Address:

Online application address:
https://www.spssi.org/award_application.asp
Attn: Clara Mayo Grants
208 I St. NE
Washington DC
20002
usa
Fax: (202) 675-6902

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

* MS thesis, pre-dissertation research

Funding Restrictions:

Research (general)
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, 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
* Specific amount requested including a budget.
* If available, letter of matching funds
Recommended length for items 1-4 is 5-7 double spaced pages