Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Grant
Funds research on how self-identity, race, and segregation shape academic achievement in K–8 children, honoring the Clarks’ work in psychology and social justice.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 1 grant of $7,500 for up to 12 months; awarded annually, alternating between graduate students and early career psychologists.
Summary: Supports research on the relationship between self-identity and academic achievement in K–8 children, with a focus on race, segregation, and identity development.
Key Information: No indirect/overhead costs allowed; the 2027 cycle is projected to support a graduate student.
Description
This grant funds research and demonstration projects that advance understanding of how self-identity relates to academic achievement among children in grades K–8. Established to honor Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark's pioneering work in the psychology of race relations and social justice, the program encourages studies examining psychological factors affecting educational outcomes, particularly in contexts of segregation, injustice, and identity development. The award alternates annually between supporting a graduate student and an early career psychologist; the next anticipated cycle (2027) is projected for graduate students.
