The Clara Mayo Grants

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. Up to six grants will be awarded annually. The maximum amount of any grant is $1,000. 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.

SPSSI offers numerous other grants, honors and fellowships. You can find all of that information by clicking on the “Awards” drop-down tab on our websiteopens in new window.

To be eligible for this grant the applicant must be:

• a member of SPSSI

• matriculated in graduate programs in psychology, applied social science, and/or related disciplines

• a student and not be applying for grants-in-aids in the same award year as applying for the Clara Mayo award

• submitting only one Mayo application per calendar year

Deadlines: May 15, October 15.

Online submissions are the preferred method. Please limit the number and size of files uploaded when applying online. Apply online now. 

This documentopens in new window must also be completed and included as part of your online submission. 

In addition to the requirements detailed on the application, applicants should include:

• faculty advisor’s recommendation, including certification that the proposal is for a master’s thesis or for pre-dissertation research;
• if available, an institutional letter of agreement to match the funds requested.

Deadlines: May 15, October 15.