INFO: CARF IAC Field Review of Stroke Specialty Standards

From Cameron Camp, Camp@thehearth.org:

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Dear Dr. Camp,    

I am forwarding below a call for comments from CARF on “Stroke Specialty Program Standards.”  As President of Division 20, please consider distributing this call for comments to your members.  Comments may be submitted by individual psychologists and/or Division 20 directly per the instructions below.  If you or Division 20 would like to recommend specific language for inclusion in a possible response on behalf of APA, please send your recommendations to me by Friday, September 3rd.  Please note that Dr. Monica Kurylo, a psychologist at the University of Kansas Medical Center and member of APA’s Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice, participated on the International Standards Advisory Committee that developed these standards.   
 
If Division 20 does submit comments to CARF, I’d very much appreciate receiving a copy.  Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions. 

Best regards,

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Winkelman, JD, PhD Director, Regulatory Development Legal & Regulatory Affairs | Practice Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-5886 |  Fax: (202) 336-5797 email: ewinkelman@apa.org  | www.apa.org

 

 

Stroke Specialty Program Standards for IAC Review Dear International Advisory Council Members: We invite you to participate in the IAC field review of the Stroke Specialty Program standards. Follow this link to the online review. This review closes on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. If you would like other individuals from your organization/association to also complete this review, please forward this message to them. If you have any questions about this survey, please feel free to contact me at lrogers@carf.org or ext. 7194. Thank you for your time and input! Sincerely, Lori Rogers IAC Liaison     CARF International 6951 East Southpoint Road | Tucson, Arizona 85756 | 888.281.6531 www.carf.org

 

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INFO: Paul B. Baltes Symposium in Honor of John R. Nesselroade

Dear all,

With this email we would like to announce the Paul B. Baltes Symposium in Honor of John R. Nesselroade.

The annual Paul B. Baltes Lecture was initiated to commemorate Paul Baltes' achievements for psychological research in the Berlin-Potsdam region and his contributions to psychology. Since 2008, leading scientists have been invited to give talks on their current research.

On the occasion of the Humboldt University Berlin's conferral of an honorary doctorate upon John R. Nesselroade, this year's Paul B. Baltes Lecture will be transformed to a Paul B. Baltes Symposium in Honor of John R. Nesselroade.

The Paul B. Baltes Lecture series is hosted by the Psychological Institutes of the Free University Berlin, the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the Technische Universität Berlin and the Universität Potsdam in collaboration with the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, and is supported by the Margret M. and Paul B. Baltes Foundation. This year's event will be organized by the MPI for Human Development.

The symposium will take place on October 22, 2010, from 6:00 pm to approx. 8:00 pm, in the Leibniz-Saal of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences. The speakers are:

--  Peter Molenaar, The Pennsylvania State University, USA

-- Bernd Schmitz, Technische Universität Darmstadt

-- Sy-Miin Chow, University of North Carolina, USA

--  Florian Schmiedek, Deutsches Institut für Internationale Pädagogische Forschung, Frankfurt am Main

John R. Nesselroade will be given the opportunity to comment.

On behalf of the psychological institutes in Berlin and Potsdam, the BBAW, and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development I cordially invite you to join the symposium!

If you plan to attend, please let us know by sending an e-mail to JRN-Symposium-Oct22@mpib-berlin.mpg.de.

Yours sincerely,

Ulman Lindenberger

Max Planck Institute for Human Development

Center for Lifespan Psychology, Director

P.S.: We would also like to draw your attention to the official ceremony of the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin.  John R. Nesselroade will receive his honorary doctorate from the Humboldt University Berlin on October 21 (i.e., the day before the symposium). It is currently scheduled from 3:00-6:00 pm. 

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(Max Planck Institute for Human Development)

Lentzeallee 94

D-14195 Berlin

Phone: +49-30-82406-572/573

Fax: +49-30-82406-571

seklindenberger@mpib-berlin.mpg.de

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INFO: Blanchard-Fields Memorial Conference

Dear colleagues --

The School of Psychology at Georgia Tech announces plans to hold a symposium/conference in honor of our former colleague and chair, Fredda Blanchard-Fields. Fredda died on August 3rd after battling metatastic melanoma (see http://www.psychology.gatech.edu/fredda/index.php). The two day conference will be held on March 11-12, 2011, in Atlanta Georgia. Further details on the symposium content and location will be available in the near future. To RSVP, log on to the following URL: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SymposiumRSVP

Anderson D. Smith
Wendy A. Rogers
Christopher Hertzog

STUDENTS: Randy F. Gerson Memorial Scholarship - Request for Proposals

I have pasted the RFP at the bottom of this email. Debbie  

 

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From: Division 45 Announcement List [mailto:DIV45ANN@LISTS.APA.ORG] On Behalf Of Cooke, Keith
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 11:44 AM
To: DIV45ANN@LISTS.APA.ORG
Subject: [DIV45ANN] Randy F. Gerson Memorial Scholarship - Request for Proposals

 

The American Psychological Foundation (APF) is now accepting applications for the 2011 Randy F. Gerson Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to pre-doctoral students for graduate student projects in family and/or couple dynamics, and/or multi-generational processes.  Attached you will find the formal Request for Proposals.  The deadline for applications is February 1, 2011.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sincerely,

Kim Palmer Rowsome

 

Kimberly Palmer Rowsome

Program Officer

American Psychological Foundation

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

P: (202) 336-5622 I F: (202) 336-5812 I E: krowsome@apa.org

APF: Psychology, Philanthropy

 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

 

RANDY F. GERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

American Psychological Foundation (APF) Mission and Funding

APF provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come.  It executes this mission through a broad range of scholarships and grants.  For all of these, it encourages applications from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

 

The Randy Gerson Memorial Grant is awarded to pre-doctoral students for their work in selected areas of psychology.  Its description, application requirements, and procedures appear below.

 

Description

The program awards grants for graduate student projects in family and/or couple dynamics, and/or multi-generational processes.  Work that advances theory, assessment, or clinical practice in these areas is eligible.

 

Program Goals

-          Advance systemic understanding in the above topic areas through empirical, methodological, or theoretical contribution

-          Encourage talented students toward careers in specified areas

 

 Funding Specifics

-          One annual grant of $6,000

 

Eligibility Requirements

-          Graduate student in psychology enrolled full-time and in good standing at an accredited university

-          Demonstrated competence in area of the proposed work

-          IRB approval must be received from host institution before funding can be awarded if human participants are involved

 

Evaluation Criteria

-          Conformance with stated program goals

-          Magnitude of incremental contribution in topic area

-          Quality of proposed work

-          Applicant’s competence to execute the project

 

Proposal Requirements

-          Description of proposed project to include goal, relevant background, target population, methods, anticipated outcomes, and dissemination plans

Format: not to exceed 7 pages (1 inch margins, no smaller than 11 point font)

-          Timeline for execution

-          Full budget and justification (indirect costs not permitted)

 

Submission Process and Deadline 

Submit a completed application online at http://forms.apa.org/apf/grants/ by February 1, 2011.

           

 

Questions about this program should be directed to Kim Palmer Rowsome, Program Officer, at krowsome@apa.org.

 

 

 

FUNDING: APF Pearson Early Career Grant - Request for Proposals

From Keith Cooke, kcooke@apa.org:

The American Psychological Foundation (APF) is now accepting applications for the 2011 Pearson Early Career Grant, which encourages early career clinicians to work in an area of critical societal need.  The Pearson Early Career Grant supports psychology’s efforts to improve areas of critical need in society, including but not limited to innovative scientifically based clinical work with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, incarcerated or homeless individuals, children with serious emotional disturbance (SED), and adults with serious mental illness (SMI); and to encourage early career psychologists to devote their careers to under-served populations.  Below you will find the formal Request for Proposals.  The deadline for applications is December 31, 2010. 

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sincerely,

Kim Palmer Rowsome

 

Kimberly Palmer Rowsome

Program Officer

American Psychological Foundation

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

P: (202) 336-5622 I F: (202) 336-5812 I E: krowsome@apa.org

APF: Psychology, Philanthropy

 

 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

 

APF PEARSON EARLY CAREER GRANT

American Psychological Foundation (APF) Mission and Funding

APF provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come.  It executes this mission through a broad range of scholarships and grants.  For all these it encourages applications from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

 

The APF Pearson Early Career Grant supports psychology’s efforts to improve areas of critical need in society.  Its description, application requirements, and procedures appear below. 

 

Description

The Pearson Early Career Grant encourages early career clinicians to work in an area of critical societal need. Pearson partnered with APF to ensure psychology addresses critical needs in society.

 

Program Goals

-          To support psychology’s efforts to improve areas of critical need in society, including but not limited to innovative scientifically based clinical work with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, incarcerated or homeless individuals, children with serious emotional disturbance (SED), and adults with serious mental illness (SMI)

-          To encourage early career psychologists to devote their careers to under-served populations

 

Funding Specifics:

-          One $12,000 annual grant

 

Eligibility Requirements: 

-          Psychologist with an Ed.D., Psy.D., or Ph.D. from an accredited university

-          No more than 7 years postdoctoral

 

Evaluation Criteria

-          Conformance with stated program goals and qualifications

-          Quality and impact of proposed work

-          Innovation and contribution to the field with proposed project

-          Applicant’s demonstrated competence and capability to execute the proposed work

 

Proposal Requirements

-          Detailed proposal that makes a case for the need to be addressed; describes the proposed project, methodology and the applicant’s qualifications; and includes a detailed budget and justification

-          Appropriate use of assessment is encouraged

-          Current CV

-          Two letters of support

 

Submission Process and Deadline:

Submit a completed application online at http://forms.apa.org/apf/grants/ by December 31, 2010.

 

 

 

Questions about this program should be directed to Kim Palmer Rowsome, Program Officer, at krowsome@apa.org.