Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

Thanks to a generous donation from the DeVito-Lipner family dating back to 2014, the department has a small fund available to support undergraduate research. Awards of up to $1500 (paid directly to the student as a stipend) are available to support any aspect of undergraduate research, including honors theses. Supported research activities may include (but are not limited to) student salaries, research equipment or software, research materials, scholarly materials (e.g. books), printing costs, participant compensation, conference registration, and travel. All funds must be spent over the course of the year. 

Application instructions for the 2024 fund awards can be found by clicking on the title at the top. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024.

The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (OEDI) has engaged Westat Inc. to administer the 2024 Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness Survey to students on all University campuses. Students will have received an email link to complete the confidential survey; the survey period is open from Feb. 19 through March 20. Student voices provide the University with a sharper, clearer picture of the environment on our campuses and help the University to improve the ways that it responds to and prevents sexual assault and sexual misconduct.

OEDI asks for your cooperation in encouraging participation in the survey, reminding students that it is in progress, and/or pointing them to additional resources if they come to you with concerns.

Because these topics can be difficult or painful, OEDI is available at diversity@pitt.edu to discuss issues raised in this survey and during drop-in hours on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., on the 18th floor of the Cathedral of Learning. Resources are also available at diversity.pitt.edu/prevention, and additional support can be accessed via the University Counseling Center or Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, both of which have 24/7 support lines.

The senior survey is a chance for graduating seniors to share their experience earning a bachelor's degree at Pitt with the University.

The survey will help campus administrators gain a fuller understanding of the undergraduate experience to provide the best programs and services possible to students.

Participation in the senior survey is entirely voluntary, and any identifiable information that is obtained in connection with the survey will remain confidential.

Contact Institutional Research with any questions or concerns. For more information about graduation, visit the Office of the Registrar.

Pitt undergraduates are invited to submit a title and abstract for the Spring Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression Fair to be held on Monday, April 8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Connolly Ballroom, located in Alumni Hall, hosted by the Office of the Provost in collaboration with the TRIO McNair Scholars Program and the Student Success Hub. 

The Fair is open to all undergraduates, including those engaged in study within the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, and Health Sciences. While poster presentations are most common, projects presented in formats other than a poster will be considered, particularly those in PowerPoint format. Please indicate in your submission how the project will be displayed. All titles and abstracts are subject to review by the Spring Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression Fair organizers.  

*Abstracts must be submitted no later than March 15 using the following link: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8GOUwMsGRuJjrKe

Please contact the Student Success Hub with any questions you may have (studentsuccess@pitt.edu)

3/10-17/2024     Spring break for all students - no classes
3/25/2024          Fall term enrollment appointments begin
4/5/2024            Last day to withdraw from all classes

Visit the Announcement Archive page for additional information, dates, and dealines.

The Psychology Department at Rutgers—Newark is currently accepting applications for a 1-year, NSF-funded internship, Directed by Dr. Vanessa LoBue, for undergraduate Psychology majors from underrepresented backgrounds. 

Fellowship: The one-year fellowship program will have three main components—professional development, rigorous hands-on research training, and community engagement. To foster career professional development and enhance their research skills, fellows will take part in a weekly, one-hour, one-credit research seminar during the 2024-2025 academic year. The one credit seminar will be offered remotely, paid for by the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers-Newark and will come at no cost to fellows. As part of this seminar, fellows will be able to connect with their summer lab right away and participate virtually or in person in lab meetings and other events to maximize the productivity of their summer fellowship. To gain hands-on research training, fellows will work in person, full-time in a Rutgers-Newark lab in the Psychology Department for the duration of the summer of 2025, for which they will receive a $6,000 stipend. 

Eligibility: Rising sophomore or junior students enrolled in any 2- or 4-year undergraduate program in the United States and belonging to any NSF-recognized underrepresented minority (i.e., persons with disabilities, and three racial and ethnic groups—Black, Hispanic, and American Indian or Alaska Native) and/or NIH-recognized economically-disadvantaged group are eligible to apply. Students need not be Psychology majors to be eligible, but some preference will be given to students interested in long-term careers in Psychology. Note that students supported by this program must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Applications: Due on April 1, 2024. The 1-credit course will begin in September 2024, culminating in full time summer work in June of 2025. We aim to fund approximately 10 fellows. Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Academic performance: Applicants should submit a copy of their transcripts, including current GPA.

2. Interest in research: Applicants should submit a 1- to 2-page (double spaced) cover letter, briefly describing their career goals and their reasons for applying to this program. Previous research experience is not required, so the applicant’s personal statement will be used to evaluate their interest in research in psychology, along with their motivation to gain research experience for a future career. Please include contact information, including full name, email address, and phone number in the cover letter. 

3. Letter of recommendation: Students are required to provide one letter of recommendation from a faculty member at their home institution. We ask that recommenders speak to the fellow’s interest in and commitment to a career in STEM.

4. Commitment to diversity and inclusion: All applicants are required to submit a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement describing their commitment to diversity and inclusion in STEM disciplines. We will evaluate these statements based on how the applicant plans to contribute to the diversity of STEM through the fellowship and beyond.

Applicants should submit all materials to Rosalina Cerda-Lopez via email (rc958@psychology.rutgers.edu) by April 1, 2024, 11:59PM EST. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommender to Ms. Cerda-Lopez (applicants should not submit these themselves).

Applications for our 2024-25 service year and summer 2024 term are currently open. Students are invited to apply and seize the opportunity to make a significant impact in their own lives and the lives of moms and babies.

Maggie’s Place is 501(c)3 organization committed to serving mothers – upholding dignity, providing support for those experiencing barriers to thriving, and building an inclusive, trauma-informed community. Being founded in the spirit of Catholic social teaching, our core values of love, hospitality, community, and excellence derive from these principles.

The Athena Institute is looking for Pre-Med students interested in hospice volunteer work. As a volunteer, you will meet weekly with a patient to offer companionship and become a valued member of the healthcare team. In addition to interaction with your patient, you will continue to learn about hospice care through the Athena Institute curriculum and meet regularly with other student volunteers to share your experiences and support each other.

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Learn more about the Master of Public Policy & Management (MPPM) at Pitt’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. MPPM students graduate with the knowledge needed to excel in so many fields including government, nonprofits, and public service-oriented work. Enjoy the flexibility of studying full-time or part-time, in-person or online. We’re currently accepting applications for Fall 2024.

Join us at an upcoming information session for an overview of the MPPM program. Can’t make the session but still want to know more? Visit our website and request more information.

MPPM Information Session Dates:

• In-person MPPM information session – Tuesday, March 19 at 12:00 pm EST in Posvar Hall; refreshments provided
• Virtual MPPM Information Session – Wednesday, April 17 at 12:00 pm EST via Zoom
• Virtual MPPM Information Session – Tuesday, May 14 at 12:00 pm EST via Zoom

RSVP today!

An experienced, independent, and highly-organized individual is sought for a full-time Research Assistant position in the Stress and Development Laboratory at the Harvard University Psychology Department, run by Katie McLaughlin, PhD.  The position will begin in June 2024.  Our research examines the impact of environmental experience on children’s development. Our research focuses on identifying developmental mechanisms linking adverse environmental experiences to the onset of psychopathology.

**Required to be able to work in person on Harvard’s campus**
**Applications due by April 15, 2024**

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Recruitment and screening of participants
• Maintain databases for participant recruitment and tracking
• Data collection with children, adolescents, and caregivers in multi-modal studies involving psychophysiology, neuroimaging, clinical interviews, ecological momentary assessment, passive mobile sensing (e.g. Fitbits, screen time, call/text data) and mental health assessments
• Prepare IRB applications
• Clean and organize data for analysis
• Program behavioral tasks
• General administrative duties to maintain the workings of the laboratory (e.g., managing lab website, coordinating lab meetings, etc.)

Basic Qualifications: College background or equivalent experience in psychology, neuroscience, or related field

Additional Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic area
• At least one year of full-time work experience in a research position in psychology or neuroscience
• Experience working with children and adolescents (e.g. data collection or clinical experience) is preferred
• Experience with task presentation software or programming experience (e.g., Psychopy, R, Matlab, Python, Javascript) is preferred but not required
• Experience in collecting and/or analyzing neuroimaging data (i.e., MRI, fMRI, DTI) and comfort working in a command-line environment (e.g., Linux) is preferred but not required

Qualified candidates are encouraged to contact the lab directly to express interest and to complete pre-screening questions for the position using this link: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6QpQDvyB4STKC46

At least two references will be required for full consideration. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach out to our lab at sdlab@fas.harvard.edu.

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. To learn more or apply visit Cornell Careers.

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate to work in Coral Gables, FL. Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May and her colleagues are seeking to fill a Research Associate position to support the work of the Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program at the University of Miami (https://www.miami.edu/childanxiety). Interested applicants should complete the online application here. As well, please send your CV and a cover letter with names/contact information for three references to Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May at j.ehrenreich@miami.edu.

Applications for our 2024-25 service year and summer 2024 term are currently open. Students are invited to apply and seize the opportunity to make a significant impact in their own lives and the lives of moms and babies.

Maggie’s Place is 501(c)3 organization committed to serving mothers – upholding dignity, providing support for those experiencing barriers to thriving, and building an inclusive, trauma-informed community. Being founded in the spirit of Catholic social teaching, our core values of love, hospitality, community, and excellence derive from these principles.