• Application
    Judy E. Hall Early Career Psychologist
    Award
    $10,000 Stipend—One Award

    This award, named in honor of the National Register’s Executive Officer from 1990 through 2013, is presented annually to a National Register credentialed psychologist with fewer than 10 years of postdoctoral experience. The successful Early Career Psychologist will conduct a research project aimed at enhancing the contributions of psychology to health care. Such proposals may (1) examine the effectiveness of new or existing interventions, or (2) evaluate the implementation of psychological interventions to improve patient outcomes. Studies examining the efficacy of psychological interventions to mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences or negative social determinants of health will also qualify. Theoretical reviews, non-applied studies, and proposals to enhance an individual or group practice are not eligible.

    Applications are due July 15, 2023.

    Eligibility:

    • Candidates must submit a project proposal, cover letter, budget and timeline, and CV. If a project requires IRB approval, such approval must be attached.
    • Candidates must be actively credentialed as a National Register Health Service Psychologist and in good standing.
    • Candidates must have fewer than 10 years of postdoctoral experience (received their degree on or after January 2013).

    Applications for this award will be evaluated on the following criteria:

    • The project's relevance to the above description of the intent of this award
    • The feasibility of the project
    • The applicant's expertise in the area of the proposed project

    Review some frequently asked questions about this award.

  • Please upload:

    • Your current CV.
    • One-page cover letter describing your accomplishments, specific expertise and how it relates to the proposed project, and how the award will be beneficial to your project and to your career.
    • Project proposal (not to exceed three pages) including a specific description of the project, method, timeline including project completion date, expected outcomes, and how the project relates to the National Register's objectives described above.
    • IRB approval for qualified human subjects research.
    • One-page budget including detailed information about the use of the finances and demonstrating how the budget relates to the proposed project. 
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