Opportunities

Added 4/10/2024

New! Hiring full time Research Assistant for study on Prenatal Stress at Michigan State University

https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/518193/research-technologist-i

Position Summary

The Prenatal Stress Study is seeking a full time Research Technologist to work in East Lansing, MI. The research project is funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Development and focuses on how the timing of prenatal stress affects later infant behavior and physiology as well as the relationship between the mother and child. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recruiting participants, training and supervising research assistants and staff, collaborating with University of Michigan partners, and maintaining quality control over data collection. In addition, the Research Technologist will be submitting IRB revisions, ordering supplies, shipping samples, and reimbursing participants.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in the specific field of research employment or other related field; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in basic research techniques in the specific or related field; word processing, spreadsheet; database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume/CV and cover letter

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Added 3/24/2024

New! Check out a range of webinars, a career fair, and other events through the APA!

https://www.apa.org/events

Events coming up soon:

Webinar on Sexual, Gender, and Relational Diversity: Understanding sexually marginalized populations, April 10th

With a particular emphasis on the importance of multiple identities, Rachel Anne Kieran, PsyD, helps understand sexually marginalized populations in need of sex-positive and affirming spaces.

PsycCareers Virtual Job Fair, April 12th

Ready to unlock your career potential this spring? Register today for the PsycCareers Virtual Job Fair on April 12.

All registrants can:

• text and video chat live with psychology recruiters

• meet one-on-one with career coaches

• attend applicable career management workshops

Virtual APA Psychology Graduate School Fair, April 17th

The APA Psychology Graduate School Fair aims to virtually connect graduate psychology programs with a diverse group of students, including current undergraduates, graduate students seeking to further their education beyond their current degree, and individuals returning for their graduate education. The fair is open to all graduate psychology degree-granting institutions in the U.S. and Canada, and all areas of psychology are encouraged to participate. Registration for all prospective psychology graduate students is free.

Added 3/11/2024

New! Laboratory Manager, Better Outcomes Laboratory, Cornell University

We are seeking a full-time lab manager for the new Better Outcomes Laboratory. This laboratory will examine long-term functioning and well-being after depression and related mental health conditions, with particular focus on understanding good outcomes. This position will provide an excellent research and training environment to learn about emotion theory and research more broadly. As the successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to perform research and gain experience in study design, recruitment, data collection, clinical interviewing, and data analysis. This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology or a related field.

The lab manager will have the opportunity to perform research and gain experience in study design, recruitment, data collection, clinical interviewing, and data analysis. The lab manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator (Jonathan Rottenberg) to manage daily activities of the lab and assist with all aspects of the research process on multiple projects. Our group strongly values mentorship and professional development, and the incumbent will have opportunities that lead to independent projects, co-authoring publications, and presenting at conferences. A two-year commitment is strongly preferred, with an initial appointment of one year and renewal contingent on available funding, available work, and successful performance.

Primary responsibilities will include recruiting and screening participants (online and in person); collecting data (behavioral tasks, online surveys, clinical interviews); data management, cleaning, and analysis; training and supervising undergraduate research assistants; and general administrative duties to maintain the workings of the lab (e.g., assisting with IRB protocols; laboratory purchasing; maintaining lab website and lab documents).

Successful applicants will have experience in conducting psychology research and have strong organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.

To learn more or apply visit Cornell Careers.

Jonathan Rottenberg, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Director, Mood and Emotion Lab

University of South Florida

Added 2/10/2024

New! APA Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowships - Deadline March 1st

 APA Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowships: DEADLINE EXTENDED to March 1! 

Undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Fall 2024 term and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply for the APA SUPER Fellowship, which provides a $4,000 stipend to the student to conduct summer laboratory research and $1,000 to their faculty host. All areas of psych science are welcome!  Applications are due March 1, 2024; don’t wait!   

SUPER is just one of the awards and funding opportunities offered by APA’s Science Directorate. View all of them, including those for students and career researchers, at apa.org/science/awards. 

Added 2/6/2024

New! Apply for the 2024 Psychiatry Undergraduate Research Program and Learning Experience (PURPLE)

The 2024 Psychiatry Undergraduate Research Program and Learning Experience (PURPLE) is designed to introduce undergraduates to a variety of careers in psychology and psychiatry through participation in mentored research activities with faculty members from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Applicants will have the opportunity to learn about the CU Department of Psychiatry’s research mission: to promote brain health for all, for life. 

This year’s program will be held with a hybrid model (some in-person work and some online) and may be held completely digitally depending on evolving institutional guidelines. The program will run from May 20th to August 13th, 2024. An outline of the research activities is listed on page four. 

This year, the PURPLE Program and the Avielle Foundation will be collaborating to support one student and mentor pair who embody their mission to enhance brain research and increase compassion. The student will have the opportunity to travel to a conference to present their work. More information will be made available soon. 

Specifically, PURPLE seeks to: 

1.Provide undergraduates with basic research skills

2.Introduce undergraduates to careers in behavioral health, psychiatry, and psychology

3.Give undergraduates the tools to successfully apply to graduate school and/or job opportunities

Program Overview: During the program, each student is paired with a faculty mentor (and the mentor’s research team) to complete a research project (refer to pages 6-14 for faculty mentor profiles). Students are expected to commit approximately 25 hours per week to the research program. Work schedules are flexible and will be arranged in advance with faculty mentors. However, students are still expected to be physically present during in-person didactics and digitally present (e.g., attending digital meetings, completing work via computer, participating in digital class sessions, etc.) for 25 hours per week during the 12-week program. Upon completion of the research program, students are required to formally present their work to the department and their peers in the form of oral and poster presentations given digitally. This year’s program will be hybrid and will become virtual as needed depending on changing guidelines. All accepted students from 2024 will receive the same rigorous, fun, and meaningful experience for which PURPLE is known! 

Please note that based on feedback from previous cohorts, this is an intensive program requiring a significant time commitment. The digital program will be no exception. If selected, students should plan their other summer commitments accordingly. 

Applicant Eligibility: This year, we are recruiting eight highly qualified undergraduate students for the 12-week program. Competitive applicants will: A) Have a cumulative college GPAof >3.0; B) have taken at least one college statistics course; and C) show a demonstrated interest in pursuing graduate school or careers related to behavioral health, psychiatry, or psychology. If you do not meet the listed requirements, you are still welcome to apply. We examine student profiles holistically, taking into consideration student hardship, demonstrated strengths outside of college, and overall potential. However, given the large number of applicants we receive each year, these requirements are usually the bare minimum qualifications we see from accepted students to our program. 

Applicants are subject to complete a required toxicology test and pass a background check upon hiring. This will be paid for by the PURPLE program. Students are also required to provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or must file for an exemption. 

Student Stipend: A stipend of $3,720 will be provided to each selected student. Although the program will be partially digital, it is expected that transportation, housing, and living expenses are paid for by students and are thus not included in the stipend amount. Selected students must make their own transportation and living arrangements prior to the start of the summer research program. 

The application deadline is Wednesday March 13th, 2024 by midnight (MST). Submissions received after this deadline will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure that your recommendation letter(s) are turned in to the appropriate e-mail by the March 13th deadline, along with your application materials. See page three for application details. 

Please see here for more details:

https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/psychiatry/education/PURPLE/application

UPDATE: 

In addition to our 8 wonderful mentors, we have added Ellen Stern, MA as an additional mentor choice.  Ellen Stern is director of government affairs within the Community Health and Advocacy Division at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She has worked for 8 years at Children’s Hospital Colorado, after starting her career as a social worker, public health advocate, and congressional staffer. 

More information about Ellen's work can be found on our website and in our updated program description (attached).

If anyone has applied and wishes to amend their application given this new additional mentor choice, please reach out to PURPLE@ucdenver.edu.

Added 2/2/2024

New! Cincinnati Children's Hospital 2024 Summer Treatment Program seeks counselors

Cincinnati Children's Hospital 2024 Summer Treatment Program

Counselors Needed for Summer Treatment Program for Children with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is looking to recruit counselors for the ADHD Summer Treatment Program (STP). This an all-day, evidence-based, therapeutic program devoted exclusively to 6-12- year-old children with ADHD following the Summer Treatment Program model developed by Dr. William Pelham. The STP is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and is directed by Dr. Kelli Lupas. The STP provides intensive weekday treatment tailored to children’s behavioral and educational needs. During the program, children are placed in age-similar groups of 10-15 children and are supervised by five-six counselors (and one lead counselor per group). Approximately 2 hours a day are devoted to classroom intervention. During this time, children are supervised by counselors in a structured setting with a response cost system in place. Children spend the remainder of the day in recreational activities during which the counselors implement a comprehensive behavior modification system. Treatment components include a point system, response cost, time out, group problem-solving, social skills training, sports skills training, as well as other strategies.

Recreational Counselors

These staff members are typically undergraduate students majoring in psychology, education, pre-med, or related fields. Counselors implement the treatment program with their group of 10-15 children and track daily progress for 1-4 children within their group. Counselors implement behavior modification interventions during activities and conduct sports skills training, social skills training, and problem-solving training. During classroom sessions, recreational counselors serve in supportive roles, plan activities, design and revise individualized programs and targets for children's daily report cards, and meet individually or as a group for supervision.

Educational Counselors

Educational counselors are typically undergraduate and graduate students in education, psychology, or other related fields. Educational counselors facilitate the Academic Learning Center, where children complete seatwork based on their individual skill level, and partner activities. Educational counselors ensure that each child receives work that is appropriate for their academic level. Educational counselors also grade and track classroom and homework assignments. Educational counselors may also plan activities for and supervise children during the computer and art learning centers. Educational counselors are responsible for implementing a response cost behavior management system in these settings.

Lead Counselors

These staff members are typically individuals with significant experience at a Summer Treatment Program or graduate level training. In addition to implementing the program, they supervise 4-6 undergraduate counselors in implementing the treatment program. During staff training, they assist program staff members in training the counselors in the token economy/point system, time out procedures, social skills and problem-solving training procedures, and review the clinical records of the children with whom they will be working during the STP.

Coordinators

These staff members typically have multiple years of experience at a Summer Treatment Program or graduate level training. Primary responsibilities involve observing STP activities, completing treatment integrity and fidelity forms, and providing performance feedback to counselors. Coordinators are also responsible for helping to plan and coordinate Fun Friday activities and managing the logistics of various aspects of program implementation.

These positions provide students with a valuable opportunity to receive training and receive approximately 250 hours of face-to-face clinical experience working with children with ADHD and related behavior problems.

• Excellent opportunity for graduate school and work recommendations

• Gain clinical experience with children with ADHD and behavioral concerns

• Learn and use behavioral treatment strategies

Counselors are required to complete 2 weeks of training with our clinical staff before the start of the program. Training will begin on May 27th at our Center for ADHD. During training counselors typically work between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. During the program counselors typically work between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday and between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM Friday. The hours will likely vary slightly as needed. The summer program will begin on June 10th and will run on weekdays through July 26th, 2024. There will be no program on June 19th or July 4th. Counselors will also work after the program ends, from July 29th – July 31st to write reports summarizing the progress of 2-4 children.

We are seeking fun, intelligent, professional, and nurturing individuals with:

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Experience working with children; ability to be playful

• Capability to react quickly and to deal with stressful situations

• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and energy!

• Sports skills and knowledge (softball, soccer, basketball, or kickball)

• Eagerness to learn; ability to accept and utilize constructive feedback

• Excellent academic skills, preferably in related areas (e.g., psychology, education, pre-med)

COVID-19 vaccination is required of all Cincinnati Children’s employees, contractors, volunteers, vendors, and students who work onsite at any of the medical center’s facilities.

Applications will be available on our website: www.cincinnatichildrens.org/stp Please email ADHDSTP@cchmc.org or call 513-803-7708 with questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect to make working for the STP?

· We anticipate staff will be paid an hourly rate of $13.00. Taking into consideration typical hours from past years, we estimate that the amount of money counselors will make over the summer will be around $5,150 before taxes.

Do you offer housing?

· We do not have the ability to provide living accommodations for the summer; however, we provide multiple resources to counselors for finding housing for the summer. We typically hire several counselors from outside the Cincinnati area, and we connect all of the counselors at the time of hiring. Our returning counselors often provide suggestions for living options and many of our counselors will work together to find shared accommodations to reduce cost.

Are there any short-term positions available?

· Unfortunately, given the time intensive nature of our training and program, the positions are not available as short-term or part-time. It would have be a commitment for the full summer.

Can I take time off during the summer?

· Our counselors are an integral part of our program and are expected to work the full hours daily each week. Given the intensive nature of the intervention, this is a full-time position that does not include paid time off or vacation pay, and does not include remote or part-time work options. The hours are typically 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Fridays. We would not recommend applying if you will be gone for one week of the program, but encourage you to apply next year.

Do you have to be an undergraduate to apply?

· Nope! We have hired counselors from all undergraduate levels (freshman through senior), as well as recent grads and early graduate students.

What if I’m an international student or non-citizen?

· You do not have to be a US citizen to apply, but for Children’s Hospital employment you have to have US work authorization.

Added 1/26/2024

New! Take part in the virtual Diversifying Clinical Psychology Networking Conference

We would like to invite those of you from underrepresented backgrounds to attend the following event if you are applying, or are interested in applying, to PhD programs in Clinical Psychology. This year’s program will be held entirely on zoom, in order to allow attendance by as many students as possible!

The Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology (CUDCP) participates in a networking event every year with the purpose of increasing recruitment and admissions of students from groups that are underrepresented in Clinical Psychology. During the program, participants interested in applying to Clinical Psychology PhD Programs have an opportunity to meet and network with directors of Clinical Psychology PhD Programs, as well as present a research poster and attend professional development workshops.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn about specific doctoral programs, ask questions of current PhD students, and network with an array of psychologists from across the nation. Students who have presented at prior CUDCP Diversifying Clinical Psychology events have had great success gaining admission in the very competitive clinical psychology application process and they reported benefitting from the program.

The next meeting will be held virtually on April 12 and 13, 2024. There is no cost associated with registering for this event. Interested students should fill out the online application listed on the flyer. Notifications of acceptance to attend the event will be sent out on a rolling basis. Presenting a research poster at the event is not required but is highly encouraged. Additional information will be emailed to those who register for the event.

Please register by March 26, 2024. You can check out our academic twitter/X posts and please feel free to send any questions our way! Thank you!!

CUDCPDCP @ GMAIL.COM

TWITTER/X: @CUDCP_DC

Added 1/25/2024

New! Virtual APA Psychology Graduate School Fair

The APA Education Directorate is pleased to announce that the next Virtual APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is happening on Wednesday, April 17th from noon-4pm (Eastern)!

Registration for all prospective psychology graduate students is FREE, and psychology graduate programs that wish to recruit at this event can register for a modest fee at https://www.careereco.com/events/APA.

The goal of the APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is to virtually connect graduate psychology programs with a diverse group of students, including current undergraduates, graduate students seeking to further their education beyond their current degree, and individuals returning for their graduate education. The APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is open to all graduate psychology degree (MA/MS/PsyD/PhD/EdD/Other) granting institutions in the U.S. and Canada, and all areas of psychology are encouraged to participate, including health service psychology, scientific and applied psychology, and general psychology programs.

Students who register will have the opportunity to meet virtually with recruiters from any of the participating programs during the event hours. Individuals can come for a short time and meet with a select few recruiters or stay for the whole event and meet with everyone, depending on their schedule and interest. Similarly, participating graduate schools will be able to contact registered student both before and after the event to distribute information about their program or to arrange meetings with prospects at the event.

Martha Boenau, MS
Associate Director, Precollege and Undergraduate Education

Education Directorate
American Psychological Association

Added 1/25/2024

Unique Post-baccalaureate Program in Applied Psychology at UT Austin - Finding Focus

Post-Baccalaureate Program in Applied Psychology

UT Austin is recruiting graduating seniors who want to use science and technology to make a positive impact on the world. Come spend next year contributing to a fast-paced, mission-driven effort to improve the focus and emotional resilience of teens across the country.

-Get deeply involved in applied research that is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education

-Co-author at least one peer-reviewed scientific article

-Choose a post-bac specialization that aligns with your career aspirations

-Receive career mentorship and extensive support when applying to jobs or graduate school

-Work from your own fully-outfitted private office within the lab

-Help provide tens of thousands of students with evidence-based mindfulness training

Learn more about the Post-Baccalaureate Program at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jq_Qo3Cozv5JoGvIdxsvKMt7K3jR8sDG/view

Added 1/21/2024

Post Baccalaureate Research Assistants - UNC Chapel Hill - Neuroscience, Health, and Social Media Use

We are seeking 2 full-time post-baccalaureate Research Assistants in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill to work on a joint project with Drs. Eva Telzer, Kristen Lindquist, and Mitch Prinstein. Research Assistants would work on a unique dataset that combines theories and methods in developmental neuroscience (longitudinal fMRI data), social affective neuroscience (emotional processing, social interactions), health behaviors (health risk behaviors, internalizing and externalizing disorders), and social media and technology use. We specifically are looking for BA-level researchers with skills in recruitment, screening, and data collection with child and adolescent participants and their families who wish to gain more experience in research for graduate school. Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is highly desirable. Applicants must have a BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field by the time the position begins. The position also includes opportunities for professional development and unique interdisciplinary training that will be useful for a variety of academic career paths. Position starts summer, 2024. Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and list of 2-3 references for initial review to teentechunc@gmail.com. For bilingual applicants, please state explicitly in your cover letter level of fluency in written and spoken Spanish. For more information about our ongoing research, see:

http://dsnlab.web.unc.edu/

https://www.carolinaaffectivescience.com/

https://www.teensandtech.org/

Added 11/29/2023

Become an AmeriCorps Summer Teaching Fellow - Generation Teach

The Generation Teach AmeriCorps Summer Teaching Fellowship is an award-winning opportunity for your students to grow as leaders, teachers, and young professionals while receiving $4,775 to support their education. 

Generation Teach co-creates loving communities where generations of students, teachers, and leaders learn, grow, and develop; 98% of our teaching fellows report developing transferable skills that extend beyond the teaching profession.

Would you be willing to share the overview below with your CU Denver students? All majors are encouraged to apply; no teaching experience is required. Upcoming application deadlines are December 15 and January 15.

If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please book a time to connect over Zoom here.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Warmest regards,
Marco

Marco Alfaro
Director of Denver Programs, Generation Teach
malfaro@genteach.org

Generation Teach AmeriCorps Summer Teaching Fellowship Overview

Do you want to invest in your local community? Would you like to receive $4,775 to support your education? If so, the award-winning Generation Teach AmeriCorps Summer Teaching Fellowship is for you. You will earn $4,775 while gaining leadership and teaching experience.

The fellowship includes pre-summer preparation, 7 days of in-person training, and 24 days of teaching Denver middle-school students. You will join a loving community of 32 undergraduate and high-school students. 95% of former teaching fellows said they grew as leaders; 97% grew as teachers; 98% developed skills they will use whether or not they become teachers. 

Upcoming application deadlines are December 15 and January 15. Learn more through this flier and video. Fellowships fill quickly; apply here!

Added 11/29/2023

Websites with many opportunities in STEM (including summer programs)

This website has a searchable database of summer research opportunities for undergrads (and many other types of programs as well):

https://www.pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?descriptorhub=SummerResearch_Summer%20Research%20Opportunity

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The Rocky Mountain Alliance for Minority Participation (RM-AMP) has developed the Summer Research Initiative (SRI) opportunity for students from both 2-year and 4-year institutions in order to integrate them into laboratories and research programs with direct mentor/professor supervision in both academic-year research, as well as summer research enrichment programs. As part of the SRI, students are provided housing (some programs require living on the participating campus) and a stipend. RM-AMP has established relationships with most of the existing Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) programs in Colorado and Wyoming, as well as additional programs.  Please see the Summer Research Initiative Lab and REU Listing below for eligible programs.

https://rmamp.colostate.edu/research-programs/summer-research-initiative/#results

Added 11/29/2023

New! 2024 Summer Research programs at CU Anschutz

Are you an undergraduate looking for an opportunity to conduct research at CU Anschutz over Summer 2024 and want more details before applying? Join this info session to learn the specifics about different programs available, upcoming deadlines, and tips for your applications. Talk to program representatives before you apply! Programs Include: - Cancer Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU) - Developing Scholars Program in Cell Biology, Stem Cells, and Development (CSD) - Gates Summer Internship Program (GSIP) (Biomedical research and regenerative medicine) - Graduate Experiences for Multicultural Students (GEMS) (Biomedical research) - And more! Zoom-only event. Email undergrad.research@ucdenver.edu with questions.

Find out more at the following informational session on Thursday, January 18th, 5 - 6 PM

https://ucdenver.joinhandshake.com/events/1422016/share_preview

Added 11/7/2023

New! Summer positions with the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University

The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces Summer Treatment Program Counselor, Research Assistant, and Teacher/Classroom Aide positions for 2024. Positions are available at our sites in Miami and in Buffalo, NY. More than 100 positions are available. Positions are available for undergraduate students, postbaccalaureate students, and graduate students.

The Summer Treatment Program (STP) provides services to children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, learning problems, and related behavior problems. By participating in the STP, students will:

·        Learn evidence-based techniques for working with children who have disruptive behavior disorders

·        Gain valuable clinical and research experience to prepare for career and graduate school

·        Help children to improve their social skills, sports skills, and academic skills

·        Network with faculty members at the Center for Children and Families, as well as students from across the country.

Positions are available in programs serving children between the ages of 3-12. Children and counselors are assigned to groups of four or five counselors and 10 to 15 children of similar age. Children participate in a variety of classroom-based and recreational activities. Staff members implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program that includes feedback and associated consequences for positive and negative behaviors, daily and weekly rewards for appropriate behavior, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and age-appropriate removal from positive reinforcement.

Counselors deliver the treatment components during daily sports-based recreational periods in which children practice and play soccer, baseball/softball, and basketball. Counselors plan and conduct skill drills, provide appropriate coaching, model appropriate sports skills, and encourage and reinforce effort, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Counselors also assist with daily social skills training sessions, conduct problem solving discussions, and assist with the implementation of daily report cards and individualized treatment programs. Staff members will also be responsible for recording and entering daily records of children’s behavior and response to the treatment. Staff members will work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff members and will receive regular feedback about their performance.

Experience in the STP may be helpful to prepare students for further study or employment in the fields of education, mental health, physical education, pediatrics, psychiatry, recreational therapy, behavior analysis, social work, counseling, and related areas. Staff members have uniformly reported the experience to be the most demanding but also the most rewarding clinical experience of their careers.

Detailed descriptions of each program, position descriptions, and application instructions are available at: https://ccf.fiu.edu/summer-programs/index.html

Added 9/12/2023

Learn about a range of opportunities through the APA, including an essay contest and mailing lists

The APA announces the following opportunities:

·         CABE Essay Competition – Students are invited to write an essay of no more than 750 words that addresses the topic of thriving in careers with an associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology. Deadline: October 10th.

·         Psychology Student Network (PSN) newsletter – Free online newsletter with articles and announcements for psychology students. Recent articles have focused on undergraduate research, internships, and applying to graduate school.

·         Psychology Student Network (PSN) listserv – A listserv for sharing more time-sensitive announcements about opportunities for internships, undergraduate research opportunities, and undergraduate conferences.  Interested students may join through this link.

·         APA Student Affiliate membership – Undergraduate students interested in joining APA can learn more about this opportunity on our website. Students joining APA between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 will enjoy membership through the next calendar year.

·         APA has a close relationship with the Psychology Honor Societies:  Psi Alpha for High School students, Psi Beta for students attending 2-year colleges, and Psi Chi for students attending 4-year universities. We encourage your students to visit these websites and learn about the benefits of each respective membership, including activities that promote academic excellence and leadership, scholarships, and student awards, and to consider becoming a member when they have an opportunity to do so. If a chapter does not exist at your school, learn more about how to charter a chapter at your school.

Best wishes for a terrific year ahead!

APA Center for Education in Psychology

Added 8/30/2023

Check out this site for a list of paid research assistant positions in psychology labs

Are you graduating soon and looking to find a paid research position in the field of psychology?  This website is frequently updated, so check back often if you are looking for such an opportunity!

http://psychwikipart2.wikidot.com/predocs

Added 4/19/2023

Find out more about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program at an Informational Workshop

NSF -- GRFP Graduate Research Fellowship Program informational workshop

April 21, 2023 - 10:30 – noon

In person or by zoom (Registration is required; see link below)

(Interested students who are unable to attend may register to have access to a recording.)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has a strong interest in helping create and sustain a diverse scientific research workforce. To that end, they have a program to provide generous financial assistance to students pursuing graduate degrees in NSF-supported areas that include the Biological Sciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences, and Education and Human Resources.

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of tuition and an annual stipend of at least $37,000. More information is available here:

GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who have demonstrated the potential to be high achieving scientists and engineers, early in their careers. Applicants must be (or plan to be) pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education at accredited US institutions. Student who are US Citizens or permanent residents and are seniors in college or in their first or second year of a graduate program are typically eligible. Applications are accepted from students planning to attend or already enrolled (in the first or second year of a graduate program.

Applications for the GRFP are submitting in the fall of each year. This workshop is intended for current juniors and seniors with plans to pursue research and attend graduate school or for 1st year graduate students. This workshop will provide an overview of the program, the application process and tips for preparing an application in the fall.

Students may attend in person (room information will be sent after in person attendees have registered) or by zoom. If you are unable to attend on April 21, please register to receive access to the workshop recording. Register at: https://ucdenver.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79aaJbT2WrHk9F4

More information about the program and eligibility can be found at: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ If you have any additional questions, please contact Laura.Argys@ucdenver.edu

Added 4/5/2023

APA Series on Getting into Grad School - Online videos

Becoming a Psychological Scientist: A Series to Successfully Apply to Grad School and Help Diversify the Field is a new series of prerecorded videos and live Q&A webinars to guide applicants through every stage of the application process and promote diversity among psychological scientists. On April 14, join Adrienne Stith Butler, PhD, APA Deputy Chief of Science, and psychological scientists from different subfields for a live question and answer discussion about navigating the first year of graduate school.

Added 3/7/2023

Are you applying to an Addiction Counseling program? Here's a scholarship that may be available to you!

Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors

Visit website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/prevention-and-wellness/health-access/health-professional-loan-repayment/colorado-health-service

Basic Eligibility

You may be eligible to apply to receive a scholarship for addiction counseling training.

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must:

• Be on a path to become a licensed Certified Addiction Technician (CAT), Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), or a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).

• Apply to the scholarship program.

• Get accepted into an approved clinical addiction counseling training program within six months of accepting the scholarship award.

• Complete your coursework and required hours within 18 months for CAT or 24 months for CAS and LAC.

• Work in a Colorado Health Professional Shortage Area at a CHSC-certified site for six months after becoming fully licensed as a CAT, CAS, or LAC.  The practice must accept public insurance and offer discounted services to low-income and/or uninsured patients on a sliding fee scale and must follow CHSC guidelines on direct clinical care.

Apply for CHSC scholarship for addiction counselors - The scholarship application is open from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023.

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Scholarship Award and Service Obligation

The scholarship must be applied to the cost of tuition and fees up to $5,000, however, the award will not exceed the cost of any clinical addiction counseling training program.

You must agree to work for a full-time term of 6 months at the CHSC site approved for substance use disorder and meet the direct clinical care and hourly requirements during the entire service obligation. The scholar must be employed by the CHSC-approved site for the six-month service obligation.

Additional eligibility details:

Licensure

• You are not required to be licensed at the time of application.

• You are ineligible to apply if you have a conditional license as a result of a disciplinary action by your professional licensing board.

Education and Training Status

• You must provide a letter from an approved training institution of acceptance into a clinical addiction counseling training program within 6 months of accepting an award.

• You have 18 months to complete the CAT training program and the required clinical  supervision hours.

• You have 24 months to complete the CAS and LAC training program and the required clinical supervision hours.

Due to recent legislative changes (HB 20-1206, Sunset Mental Health Professionals), you are encouraged to review the following helpful links from the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health:

Added 10/14/2022

Videos from the APA with advice about applying to graduate school

APA is excited to present Becoming a Psychological Scientist: A Series to Successfully Apply to Grad School and Help Diversify the Field. The series will walk through the grad school application process step-by-step. Please share with faculty and students.  

Becoming a Psychological Scientist: A Series to Successfully Apply to Grad School and Help Diversify the Field. 

The application process for doctoral programs for psychological science has several steps. Join APA for a series of 6 videos and live question and answer sessions with psychological scientists and current graduate students from different subfields with lived experience and expertise in the application process. Sessions will offer advice and strategies for navigating all the steps of the application process, discuss important considerations for selecting a program, and highlight resources for funding your graduate education. The series will address challenges and systemic barriers for students and is free and open to all. It is of particular interest to students applying to graduate school for the Fall 2023 term. 

First 2 of 6 video series available:

Session 1: Top Things to Know as You Apply to Grad School​ Question & Answer Session 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-VUOxGVJNA

Session 2: Writing a Compelling Application Essay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UZ8c7HY0N0&t=27s

Added 8/29/2022

Research Opportunities in the CU Denver Psychology Department

Many faculty in the CU Denver Psychology conduct research, and there are opportunities for undergraduate students to become involved in a variety of ways.

Please see this website to learn more about the specific research that is currently being pursued in our department:

https://clas.ucdenver.edu/psychology/research

If you find a research area that aligns with your interests, you should email the faculty member to see if there is a way for you to become involved. Explain a little about yourself, your future goals, and what aspects of their work attracted your attention.