The goal of the NextGen Psych Scholars Program (NPSP) is to cultivate long-term support structures between diverse undergrad or post-baccalaureate mentees and current graduate students and post-docs to 1)embrace and celebrate the unique journeys that have led current graduate students to pursue a PhD and 2) to inspire and empower the next generation of scholars while enhancing feelings of belongingness in academia. In addition to outlining the process of applying to graduate school, a significant amount of time will be spent discussing how to both challenge and navigate the “hidden curriculum” (e.g. networking, advocating for yourself) of academia.
Over the course of a year, the program will consist of a series of virtual panels and workshops such as:
Individual journeys, highlighting both the challenges and successes that led graduate students to pursue a PhD
Considerations when choosing a program:
The admissions process and application tips (led by faculty)
Navigating the hidden curriculum
Fellowships and post-baccalaureate opportunities
Professional development including R programming basics
Mentees are paired with current graduate students and post-docs to discuss their graduate school plans and workshop application materials. Prospective students at all stages of the process, from contemplation to application, are invited.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in joining for 2024-2025, please fill out our application at https://z.umn.edu/NPSP24-25 by 6/15 at midnight. All are welcome to apply, but priority admittance to the program will go toward students from underrepresented groups. Please note that this program is focused specifically on psychology PhD programs; if you are interested in mentorship for other types of programs (e.g. MA or PsyD) this program will likely not meet your needs.
The admissions process and application tips (led by faculty)
Navigating the hidden curriculum
Fellowships and post-baccalaureate opportunities
Professional development including R programming basics
Mentees are paired with current graduate students and post-docs to discuss their graduate school plans and workshop application materials. Prospective students at all stages of the process, from contemplation to application, are invited.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in joining for 2024-2025, please fill out our application at https://z.umn.edu/NPSP24-25 by 6/15 at midnight. All are welcome to apply, but priority admittance to the program will go toward students from underrepresented groups. Please note that this program is focused specifically on psychology PhD programs; if you are interested in mentorship for other types of programs (e.g. MA or PsyD) this program will likely not meet your needs.
Notifications for acceptance into the program will go out by 07/01/2024.
For additional information, please see our website (nextgenpsychscholars.com) and follow us on Twitter (@NextGenPsych) for updates and announcements.
For additional information, please see our website (nextgenpsychscholars.com) and follow us on Twitter (@NextGenPsych) for updates and announcements.
