Each year the Society for Health Psychology Health Research Council sponsors several graduate student research awards covering up to $2,000 in direct research costs.
Articles & Resources
Health Research Council Update: Provider Flourishing
Participants learned how to help identify opportunities for flourishing in their work, the components, and facilitators of flourishing, how it is distinct from burnout, and the individual and organizational factors needed to implement collective change within their professional environments.
Brave Spaces
This webinar provides an overview of the recently released APA JARS-REC and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion framework for APA Publishing.
NIH e-Learning Course: Good Clinical Practice for Social and Behavioral Research
All NIH-funded investigators and staff who are involved in clinical trials should be trained in good clinical practice. Find out more about how to access good clinical practice training for social and behavioral scientists.
Competencies in Research for Health Psychologists
Suggested research competencies that are taught in many programs in health psychology.
DEI Principles and Practice in Psychology Undergraduate and Graduate Education
This webinar reviews research demonstrating the centrality of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics within Health Psychology curricula; provides sample assignments and activities to weave DEI into Health Psychology syllabi; and discusses strategies for navigating difficult topics with students representing a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Resources for Historically Underrepresented Graduate Students
Graduate training in health psychology can present unique challenges for students who are hisorically underrepresented in the field. These resources provide information about graduate training in psychology that is specifically tailored for historically underrepresented students.
Resources for Teaching about Prejudice and Discrimination
Resources for incorporating conversations about prejudice and discrimination when teaching health psychology courses.
Repository of Health Disparity-Related Literature
Curated list of research that increases visibility of issues related to health equity and increases knowledge and in investment in improving equitable health outcomes.
Resources for Measurement in Adolescent/Young Adult (AYA) Oncology
List of measures specifically developed or validated for use in adolescent/young adult (AYA) oncology populations.
SfHP Graduate Student Awards – Your Questions Answered!
Dr. KayLoni Olson, a member of the SfHP Health Research Council, explains the application process for graduate student awards. Recent recipients will share the processes they used when developing their funded applications.
Advocating for Women Facing Trauma and Oppression
Dr. Thelma Bryant describes trauma and oppression as it impacts the mental health of women.