Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Grant
Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Grant supports psychologists and graduate students studying self-identity and academic achievement to advance understanding of this relationship, emphasizing children in K–8.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | June 18, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One grant of $7,500
Summary: Supports research and demonstration activities on the relationship between self-identity and academic achievement, emphasizing children in grades K–8.
Key Information: The 2027 award is for an early-career psychologist; familiarity with the Clarks’ work is essential.
Description
The American Psychological Foundation’s Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund supports research and demonstration activities that advance understanding of the relationship between self-identity and academic achievement, with an emphasis on children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The grant alternates between supporting an early-career psychologist and a graduate student.
Established in 2003, the fund honors the Clarks’ pioneering work on the psychological foundations of race relations and social issues such as segregation and injustice. Their studies of children’s preferences for brown- and white-skinned dolls led them to conclude that segregation in schools and society was psychologically damaging to children. The program values original, innovative work with potential impact and contributions to the field.
