The Western Psychologist
2014 WPA Convention
The 2014 WPA Convention will be at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront in Portland, Oregon. WPA runs from the morning of Thursday, April 24 to about noon on Sunday, April 27. The Terman Teaching Conference will be held on April 23 from 9am to 5pm. The convention is hosted by Western Oregon University. The hotel is close to all the attractions of downtown Portland including shopping (no sales tax!), museums, music and entertainment, restaurants and food trucks and pubs, and the world famous Voodoo Doughnut. More information >>
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ALEXANDER GRALNICK RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR PRIZE
American Psychological Foundation (APF) Mission and Funding
The APF provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come. It executes this mission through a broad range of scholarships and grants. For all of these, it encourages applications from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
The Gralnick program awards prizes for exceptional research and mentoring accomplishments in the area of serious mental illness. Its description, application requirements, and procedures appear below.
Description
This program recognizes outstanding work in the area of serious mental illness.
Program Goals
- Encourage psychologists to assume a leadership role for psychology in the area of serious mental illness
- Encourage training of future psychologists in this area
- Advance understanding and treatment for those affected by such illnesses
Funding Specifics
- One $20,000 prize every other year
Eligibility Requirements
- Ph.D., Psy.D., or M.D.
- Demonstrated research productivity in serious mental illness for a minimum of eight years
- Significant involvement in training and development of younger investigators
- Affiliation with an accredited educational institution or other research/treatment institution
Evaluation Criteria
- Conformance with stated program goals
- Magnitude of contribution to the field
Nomination Requirements
- Statement of accomplishments to date in targeted area
- Plan for the next five years addressing the program goals
- Letter of recommendation supporting candidate’s qualifications with reference to the program goals
- Copies of two seminal publications
- Current (brief) CV
Submission Process and Deadline
Submit a completed application online at http://forms.apa.org/apf/grants/ by April 15, 2010.
Questions about this program should be directed to Kim Palmer Rowsome, Program Officer, at krowsome@apa.org.