Wayne F. Placek Grants
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.
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.
1 year
UpperĀ $9,000USD
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.
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Helen Baker, Administrative Assistant
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