Support Our Mental Health Initiatives
Help us advance research and treatment resources that benefit both the Ohio State community and broader public.
Psychology Fund for Mental Health
Increases mental health access for students and supports research into the causes of and treatments for an array of psychological issues
PSC Development Fund
Sustains our Psychological Services Center, a free mental health clinic that provides central Ohio adults with evidence-based treatment
Support Our Students
Help us reward outstanding student work and assist students in financial need.
Psychology Graduate Student Support Fund
Supports graduate students in financial need. Any donations up to $15,000 will be matched dollar for dollar
David L. Ronis Fund
Provides gifts in memory of David L. Ronis
Edward M. Alkire Scholarship Fund
Supports scholarships for graduate students majoring in clinical psychology
James Mosher Klein Scholarship Fund
Supports merit scholarships for graduate students in the cognitive/experimental field
Frederick Hillis Lumley Memorial Foundation Fund
Supports scholarships for outstanding graduate students in experimental or theoretical psychology
Herbert A. Toops Prize for Creativity
Supports awards for graduate students who demonstrate creative research skills in psychology
Robert Wherry, Sr. Memorial Fund
Provides financial assistance for graduate students in organizational or quantitative psychology and supports a joint speaker series with the Department of Statistics, where Dr. Wherry was also appointed
Vera Harris Memorial Award Fund
Supports professional development activities for doctoral students, including travel, research, and conference attendance
Gene Alan Waller Fund
Supports fellowships in the Department of Psychology in recognition of Professor Harold V. Gaskill
Psychology Department Students First, Students Now
Supports undergraduate students in financial need
Edward M. Alkire Scholarship Fund
Supports juniors and seniors majoring in clinical psychology
Frederick Y. Billingslea, Ph.D, Scholarship Fund
Supports undergraduate students in clinical psychology
Dr. Phillippe Reed Lawson Memorial Student Aid Fund
Supports loans and scholarships for deserving students, with preference for those in psychology
Guzzo Endowed Scholarship Fund
Supports scholarships for students double-majoring in psychology who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need
Wu-Huang Amplify Endowed Scholarship Fund
Supports scholarships for students majoring in psychology and conducting research on adolescent mental health and resiliency
"As a first-generation college student, pursuing higher education has always been a dream of mine ... Your generosity has not only alleviated this burden but has also provided me with the opportunity to focus more on my studies and extracurricular activities without the constant worry about finances."
—Emily Moser, recipient of Robert and Mary Reusche Endowed Scholarship
"This scholarship is a great financial burden lifted off my shoulders and will allow me more flexibility ... I am deeply grateful for the honor and am intent on keeping my drive for excellence in the academic realm while making the most of my time at The Ohio State University."
—Rajeev Rai, recipient of Guzzo Endowed Scholarship
"I hope to one day serve those less fortunate than myself as a PA and spend time as a rural medicine provider. Thank you again for this generous donation towards my education. Your gift will allow me to worry a little less about the loans and instead focus on my future career."
—Eva Shearer, recipient of Ratmir Timashev and Angela Timasheva Arts and Sciences Scholarship Fund
Support Our Research
Help us facilitate studies, collaborations, events, and more in some of our signature research program areas. If you would like to donate to an area that is not listed here, please contact us about establishing a fund.
Support Our Faculty
Help us advance the work of our renowned scientists and engage experts in the field.
S. Rains Wallace Creativity Fund
Endowment to support professional renewal activities for faculty, including participation in conferences, workshops, and symposia
Fred Brown Fund for Research in Psychology
Supports annual research awards for faculty working in the department’s areas of centrality and excellence
Dr. James C. Naylor Lecture Fund
Supports guest lecturers specializing in quantitative psychology, organizational psychology, or decision processes
Thomas M. Ostrom Scholar in Residence Fund
Supports a visiting social psychology scholar whose research emphasizes social cognition or cognitive science
Delos D. Wickens Lectureship Fund
Supports a lecture series in behavioral neuroscience and cognitive psychology
Company Match
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company is eligible, the impact of your gift to The Ohio State University may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. Learn more about matching gifts.
Contact Us
If you would like to explore further giving opportunities within the Department of Psychology, please contact Tammy Parker to discuss making a gift that matches your interests and priorities.