The American Psychological Foundation is seeking applications for Wayne F. Placek Grants Program to support empirical research from all fields of the behavioral and social sciences on any topic related to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender issues.

The Wayne F. Placek Grant encourages research to increase the general public's understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation, and to alleviate the stress that lesbian women, gay men, bisexual women, bisexual men and transgender individuals experience in this and future civilizations. Since 1995, the Placek Fund has granted more than $1 million.

The Wayne F. Placek Grant encourages research that addresses the following topics:

• Heterosexuals' attitudes and behaviors toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, including prejudice, discrimination and violence.
• Family and workplace issues relevant to LGBT people.
• Special concerns of sectors of the LGBT population that have historically been underrepresented in scientific research.

Funding Information

Grant amount is $9,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be either a doctoral-level researcher or graduate student affiliated with an educational institution of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization.
• Graduate students and early career researchers are encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit American Psychological Foundation.