From: Cooke, Keith [mailto:kcooke@apa.org]
THE 2012 SUMMER INSTITUTE IN POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY at Stanford University from July 15 – August 4, 2012
Applications are being accepted for the 20h Annual Summer Institute in Political Psychology (SIPP), to be held at Stanford University July 15 to August 4, 2012. The SIPP program takes up to 60 participants and is filling up; there are still some spots available.
The Summer Institute offers three weeks of intensive training in political psychology. Political psychology is an exciting and thriving field that explores the origins of political behavior and the causes of political events, with a special focus on the psychological mechanisms at work.
Research findings in political psychology advance basic theory of human cognitive and social behavior and are an important basis for political decision-making in practice.
SIPP was founded in 1991 at Ohio State University, and Stanford has hosted SIPP since 2005, with support from Stanford University and from the National Science Foundation. Hundreds of participants have attended SIPP during these years.
The 2012 SIPP curriculum is designed to (1) provide broad exposure to theories, empirical findings, and research traditions; (2) illustrate successful cross-disciplinary research and integration; (3) enhance methodological pluralism; and (4) strengthen networks among scholars from around the world.
SIPP activities will include lectures by world-class faculty, discussion groups, research/interest group meetings, group projects, and an array of social activities.
Some of the topics covered in past SIPP programs include race relations, conflict and dispute resolution, voting and elections, international conflict, decision-making by political elites, moral disengagement and violence, social networks, activism and social protest, political socialization, and justice.
In 2012, SIPP will accept up to 60 participants, including graduate students, faculty, professionals, and advanced undergraduates.
For detailed information and to apply, visit this website:
http://www.stanford.edu/group/sipp/201
Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis until all slots are filled, so applying soon maximizes chances of acceptance.
Mary Rich
Conference Coordinator
Summer Institute in Political Psychology (SIPP)
30 Alta Road, Room 222, Stanford, California 94305-2077
Tel: 650.736.7296
Fax: 650.723.1500
