Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators

The Research Colloquium for Junior Psychiatrists is presented by APA in conjunction with the APA Council on Research's Workgroup on Research Training. The program includes one two-day and two one-day in-person immersive, research experience for junior psychiatrists 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 and from the sponsoring organizations. Candidates whose research interests are similar to the following are encouraged to apply: Molecular, Translational, and Neuroscience Research; Clinical Psychobiology; Treatment from Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy to Neural Strategies; Alcohol, Pain, and Other Substance Use Research; Health Disparities and Health Services Research; Military and Veteran Mental Health Including PTSD, TBI, and Suicide. Applicants must be beginner- or intermediate-level early research career psychiatrist investigators who are residents, fellows, or junior faculty. They must also be a member of the APA or be eligible to become a member of the APA once notified of acceptance. They must be receiving residency training in the U.S. or Canada or have your junior faculty position in the U.S. or Canada. Applicants must submit a 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. Please visit the award's website for more information.