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International Study and Work

International

Awards

  • SPSP International Travel Award: For many international researchers, the location of the SPSP annual meeting often puts attendance out of reach. This award is an effort to offset this impact.
  • SPSP International Bridge-Building Award: SPSP seeks researchers from around the world to participate in its activities. The goal of this award is to serve as an incubator for testing creative ideas that would help build connections and communication across of the world.

2021-2022 SPSP International Committee

Co-Chairs:

  • M. Lynne Cooper, University of Missouri
  • Amber Gayle Thalmayer, University of Lausanne

Members:

  • angelo.costa@pucrs.br, PUCRS
  • Ara Norenzayan, University of British Columbia
  • Rim Saab, American University of Beirut
  • Ayse Keyce Uskul, University of Kent

Past-Chairs:

  • Melody Manchi Chao, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Yuichi Shoda, University of Washington

Convention Highlights

  • International Reception: Whether you are currently engaged in international research or wanting to meet your peers who are, this reception will give you the chance to network and connect with those who are doing work around the globe. Whether you are based in the US or abroad, join us for this networking event featuring a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres.
  • SPSP2020: The Promise and Pitfalls of Living As a Nomadic Academic 

Resources for: (1) international students interested in working or studying in the United States, and (2) U.S. students interested in working or studying abroad. 

General Advice

  • The Professor Is In: Job Hunting Overseas
  • The Professor Is In: Guidance for All Things Ph.D.: Graduate School, Job Market and Careers
  • The Global Academic Careers Guide: Essential Advice and Top Tips for Academics Looking to Expand Their Horizons Overseas

General Information

  • educationUSA
    U.S. government guide for international students, including program search, financial aid information, and Visa instructions
  • eduPASS
    Another excellent guide to studying in the United States
  • National Association of Foreign Student Advisers
  • Information for students interested in studying in the U.S. or abroad


General Funding

  • Sources of Research Funding
    Compendium of government and private funding sources
  • International Scholarships
    Searchable database (full access requires registration)
  • Funding for U.S. Study Online
    From the nonprofit Institute of International Education
  • International Education Financial Aid
    Comprehensive source for international financial aid
  • Funding Your Psychology Degree Guidebook
    Advice on scholarships and grants


Specific Funding Opportunities

  • Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
    Interest-free loans for Latin-American and Caribbean students
  • Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
    World Bank program for women from developing countries
  • Scholarships, Grants and Awards
    APA list (mostly domestic, but some international as well)


Academic and International Job Sites

The sites below feature thousands of jobs related to psychology and higher education. In some cases, you may also find job listings by visiting a country's Education Ministry or Department web site.

  • The Times Higher Education Supplement
  • U.K. site requiring subscription for print publication
  • Jobs in Research, Science, Academic & Related Professions
    Jobs in the United Kingdom, Europe, and across the world
  • Academic Jobs EU
    Academic and research jobs throughout Europe


International Associations and Conferences

One of the best ways to learn about work-study opportunities abroad is through an international psychology association or the national psychology association of the region you are interested in. Here are some links that might help:

  • Directory of National/International Psychological Associations
    From the APA Office of International Affairs
  • International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS)
    An umbrella organization with members in nearly 70 countries
  • Psychology Organizations and Conferences
    Selective directory from Social Psychology Network
  • International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology
    Has over 800 members in more than 65 countries


U.S. Government Visa Information

  • United States Employment Visas
    Official U.S. government site
  • United States Employment Visas (non-immigrant guide)
  • United States Study & Exchange Visas
    Official U.S. government site
  • U.S. Department of State
    Bureau of Consular Affairs and travel information


Other Useful Links

  • Psychology International
    Newsletter of the APA Office of International Affairs
  • International Psychology
    Division 52 of the American Psychological Association
  • International Research & Exchanges Board
    Large nonprofit that sponsors exchange programs and more
  • Social-Personality Psychology Graduate Programs
    Interactive map of over 300 programs in dozens of countries

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