Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators

The Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators is presented by APA in conjunction with the APA Council on Research’s Workgroup on Research Training. It includes a one-day, immersive, research experience for junior investigators in the beginner-level (Track 1) and intermediate-level (Track 2) of their research training in psychiatry. It is an important opportunity for mentorship, guidance, information on research career development and grantsmanship, and networking with senior research mentors in psychiatry (i.e., Drs. Charles Nemeroff, Kerry Ressler, Anissa Abi-Dargham, and Wilson Compton) and from the sponsoring organizations. Candidates whose research interests are similar to those listed below are encouraged to apply.

The full-day workshop on May 6, 2018 at the APA Annual Meeting in New York City will focus on the following five research areas:

1. Molecular, Translational, and Neuroscience Research
2. Clinical Psychobiology
3. Treatment from Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy to Neural Strategies
4. Alcohol, Pain, and Drug Abuse Research
5. Health Disparities and Health Services Research

Key Dates

The application cycle is now closed. Please check back with us in Fall 2018.

Stipend

A $1,200 stipend will be provided to awardees to partially cover travel expenses.

Eligibility

• Beginner- or intermediate-level early research career psychiatrist investigators who are residents, fellows, or junior faculty.
• Should be a member of the APA or be eligible to become a member of the APA once notified of acceptance.
• Must be receiving residency training in the U.S. or Canada OR have your junior faculty position in the U.S. or Canada. (International applicants may apply here)
• Should have interest and potential in developing a research career in one or more of the five research areas listed above.
• Must be able to attend all Colloquium events, which include:
  • A research area specific pre-Colloquium webinar (held between February 15, 2018 and April 15, 2018) and post-Colloquium webinar (Dates TBD);
  • The one-day immersive Colloquium (May 6, 2018); and
  • The APA Early Research Career Breakfast (held Tuesday morning after the Colloquium)
• Early research career psychiatrist investigators conducting minority health and health disparities research in these subject areas are especially encouraged to apply.
• Past participants in the Research Colloquium are not eligible to apply.
• Individuals with federal research awards (e.g., R01, R03 Awards) are not eligible.
• Track 1 (Beginner-level) applicants MUST:
  • Be interested in psychiatric research.
  • Be in the early stage of developing area of research interest.
  • Be able to discuss a new or ongoing research interest, project, or proposal in its early development phase within a small group session and present a poster on the research idea during the poster session to receive guidance from assigned team mentors.
• Track 2 (Intermediate-level) applicants MUST:
  • Be interested in psychiatric research.
  • Have a clear research area of interest, but need mentorship in moving forward to develop a K-award project or fine-tuning their research portfolio.
  • Be able to give a 30-minute oral presentation on an ongoing research project or research protocol in a small group session and present a poster on the same research study during the poster session.

Application Requirements

• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Two-page statement describing current and proposed research projects
• One-page abstract of a study that is new, in progress, or completed.
• If accepted to take part in the Colloquium:
  • Track 1 participants will be asked to briefly discuss their research idea/study in small groups of 5 mentees to 3-4 senior mentors and present it in a poster format.
  • Track 2 participants will be asked to present on their research idea/study in a formal 30-minute oral PowerPoint presentation and poster presentation formats.
• 250-word personal statement by the nominee describing how their attendance at the Colloquium will further his/her career goals.
• Sponsor's letter of recommendation, either from the nominee's research mentor or other faculty member, describing the nominee's potential as a researcher and potential to benefit from the Colloquium.

Contact

• Keila Barber
• 703-907-8690
• colloquium@psych.org