Wayne F. Placek Grants

2 grants of up to $15,000 each, awarded once per year

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 12, 2026. Check ampsychfdn.org for the next round.

AMOUNT

2 grants of up to $15,000 each, awarded once per year

AMOUNT

2 grants of up to $15,000 each, awarded once per year

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 12, 2026. Check ampsychfdn.org for the next round.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 12, 2026. Check ampsychfdn.org for the next round.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a doctoral-level researcher or graduate student affiliated with a university or 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization.

The research must focus on LGBTQIA+ psychological topics such as discrimination, family and workplace issues, or underrepresented LGBTQIA+ populations. One of the two annual grants is specifically for scholars of color researching Black LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Only 2 grants are awarded per year, making this highly competitive.

The program has run annually since 1995 and has distributed over $1 million total, meaning roughly 1-2 awards per cycle consistently. Past winners come from research universities across the US and internationally.

WHAT IT TAKES

Write a project proposal aligned with Placek program goals — 1-3 weeks
Prepare budget, timeline, and CV — 3-5 days
Submit via GivingData portal — 1-2 hours

WORTH KNOWING

One of the two grants — the Wayne F. Placek Grant in Memorial of John Peterson — is reserved for scholars of color researching Black LGBTQIA+ communities, so if you fit that profile, you are competing for a distinct award with a narrower applicant pool.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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