Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Grant
Funds research exploring how self-identity impacts academic achievement in K–8 children, with an emphasis on race, social justice, and the legacy of Kenneth and Mamie Clark.
Funder: American Psychological Foundation
Due Dates: June 18, 2026 (Full application, 2026 cycle) | June 15, 2016 (Full application, 2016 RFP)
Funding Amounts: 1 grant of $7,500 for the 2026 cycle; funded project duration up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports research on the relationship between self-identity and academic achievement in K–8 children, with a focus on continuing the Clarks’ legacy in race relations and social justice.
Key Information: 2026 cycle is open to graduate students only; indirect/overhead costs not allowed.
Description
The Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Grant, administered by the American Psychological Foundation (APF), funds research and demonstration projects that advance understanding of the relationship between self-identity and academic achievement among children in grades K–8. Established to honor the work of Kenneth and Mamie Clark—pioneers in the psychology of race relations and social justice—this grant encourages projects that continue their legacy, particularly those investigating the psychological factors influencing educational outcomes among diverse populations. The grant alternates annually between supporting early career psychologists and graduate students; the 2026 cycle is dedicated to graduate student applicants.
