Gay/Lesbian Studies
Queer studies, sexual diversity studies, or LGBT studies is the study of issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity usually focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, queer, questioning, intersex people and cultures.
Originally centered on LGBT history and literary theory, the field has expanded to include the academic study of issues raised in biology, sociology, anthropology, the history of science, philosophy, psychology, sexology, political science, ethics, and other fields by an examination of the identity, lives, history, and perception of queer people. Marianne LaFrance, the former chair of the Larry Kramer Initiative for Lesbian and Gay Studies at Yale University, says, "Now we're asking not just 'What causes homosexuality?' [but also] 'What causes heterosexuality?' and 'Why is sexuality so central in some people's perspective?'"
Queer studies is not the same as queer theory, which is an analytical viewpoint within queer studies (centered on literary studies and philosophy) that challenges the putatively "socially constructed" categories of sexual identity.
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Matching Gay/Lesbian Studies Colleges
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Sierra College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $7,848 average out-state tuition; $1,104 average in-state tuition |
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Hampshire College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $51,000 average out-state tuition; $51,000 average in-state tuition |
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Mills College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $29,340 average out-state tuition; $29,340 average in-state tuition |
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Cornell University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,286 average out-state tuition; $60,286 average in-state tuition |
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Harvard University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $51,143 average out-state tuition; $51,143 average in-state tuition |
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Hobart William Smith Colleges
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $58,900 average out-state tuition; $58,900 average in-state tuition |
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Denison University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,500 average out-state tuition; $57,500 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Gay/Lesbian Studies Majors
Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth College |
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award $34,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,... Read More |
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Sarah Pettit Doctoral FellowshipYale University - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Studies |
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award $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Sarah Pettit Doctoral Fellowship is open to doctoral students writing a dissertation in LGBT studies, with lesbian studies particularly encouraged. This fellowship is open to doctoral fellows coming from universities outside of Yale. Residence in New Haven and participation in LGBTS is required during the tenure of the fellowship. You... Read More |
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Roy Scrivner Memorial Research GrantAmerican Psychological Foundation (APF) |
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award Up to $9,000 |
deadline November 27, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grant is available to graduate students for empirical or applied research on the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender psychology and family therapy. Preference is given to dissertation candidates. Read More |
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Marjorie Kovler Research FellowshipJohn F. Kennedy Library Presidential Library and Museum |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline September 30, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Marjorie Kovler Research Fellowship is available to applicants who are performing, or intend to perform, research focused on foreign intelligence and the presidency (or a related topic), with at least a portion of the project utilizing materials from the JFK Library archives. To be considered for this fellowship, you must submit an... Read More |
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Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. FellowshipJohn F. Kennedy Library Presidential Library and Museum |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline September 30, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. Fellowship is available to applicants who are performing, or intend to perform, research focused on foreign policy of the Kennedy administration (especially in the Western Hemisphere) or the domestic policy of the Kennedy administration (especially with regard to racial justice or natural resources conservation). At... Read More |
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $4,000 |
deadline January 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian... Read More |
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Theodore Sorensen Research FellowshipJohn F. Kennedy Library Presidential Library and Museum |
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award Up to $3,600 |
deadline September 30, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Theodore Sorensen Research Fellowship is available to applicants who are performing, or intend to perform, research focused on domestic policy, political journalism, polling, press relations, or a related topic. At least a portion of the project should utilize materials from the JFK Library archives. To be considered for this fellowship,... Read More |
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Abba P. Schwartz Research FellowshipJohn F. Kennedy Library Presidential Library and Museum |
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award Up to $3,100 |
deadline September 30, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Abba P. Schwartz Research Fellowship is available to applicants who are performing, or intend to perform, research focused on: immigration, naturalization, or refugee policy, with at least a portion of the project utilizing materials from the JFK Library archives. To be considered for this fellowship, you must submit an application, brief... Read More |
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $3,000 |
deadline January 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85 and be a Colorado resident. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian... Read More |
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Duberman-Zal FellowshipCity University of New York |
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award $2,500 |
deadline December 01, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Duberman-Zal Fellowship is available to graduate students at the City University of New York who are doing scholarly research on the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer (LGBTQ) experience. Read More |
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Gay/Lesbian Studies Related Majors
- Women's Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- French Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- East Asian Studies
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
- African Studies
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- German Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
- Russian Studies
- Area Studies
- Korean Studies
- Italian Studies
