IASD DEI Dream Research Grant
IASD DEI Dream Research Grant supports students and professionals from underrepresented ethnic groups in studying dreams and dreaming, aiming to diversify researchers' participation in dream science.
Funder: DreamScience Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: Joint-program grants historically $1,000–$5,000; full or partial seed awards; no fixed DEI amount
Summary: Supports dream research by students and professionals from ethnic groups underrepresented in the field.
Key Information: DEI support must be requested within an IASD/DSF research grant proposal, with a supporting identity and goals essay.
Description
The IASD DEI Dream Research Grant is a continuing funding opportunity within the partnership between the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) and DreamScience Foundation (DSF). Supported by donations to “IASD Diversity,” it aims to diversify dream research by amplifying researchers from ethnic groups underrepresented in the field. The wider partnership provides seed support for students and professionals who might otherwise be unable to pursue their projects.
The program welcomes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research on dreams and dreaming, including biology and neuroscience, phenomenological and psychological studies, and anthropological and cultural studies. Priorities include value to dream science and the population served, sound research design, ethical considerations, and achievable objectives. Special sponsorships for disciplines such as PTSD or lucidity, or particular populations, are announced in the relevant call.
