Promote psychology by serving as a congressional fellow

APA is seeking applications for its 2005–2006 Congressional Fellowship Program, which sponsors up to six psychologists to serve as legislative assistants on the staffs of congressional members or committees for one year beginning in September 2005.

The fellowship program encourages more effective use of psychological knowledge in government and broadens the perceptions of the research, practice and governmental communities about the value of psychology-government interaction. Activities may include conducting legislative work, assisting in congressional hearings and preparing speeches and briefing materials.

Special fellowships are available for psychologists with expertise in educational assessment and health and behavior issues, including HIV/AIDS.

To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens, APA members and hold a doctoral-level degree in psychology or a related field. A minimum of two years' postdoctoral experience is preferred. The one-year appointment begins Sept. 1 and includes a $50,000 to $65,000 stipend as well as supplements for relocation, travel, health insurance and other expenses related to the fellowship. Fellows will be selected in early 2005.

The application deadline is Jan. 3. For more information, see "Association News" in the October Monitor, contact the Public Policy Office at (202) 336-6062 or visit www.apa.org/ppo/funding. APA is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply now for 2005 Minority Fellowship Program

APA's Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) is accepting applications for its fellowships in psychology and neuroscience. The fellowships seek to stimulate interest in ethnic-minority mental health research and mental health services by providing financial support and mentoring to doctoral students.

The fellowships are:

* The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Fellowship, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Applicants must be doctoral students in clinical, counseling or school psychology who plan to pursue careers as practitioners or psychotherapy researchers specializing in ethnic-minority populations.

* The Mental Health Research Fellowship, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and geared to those pursuing research careers in mental health issues involving ethnic-minority populations. MFP encourages students who specialize in community, social, developmental, health, aging or cognitive psychology, psychopathology or other mental health areas to apply to this fellowship.

* The HIV/AIDS Research Fellowship, funded by NIMH and targeting those pursuing careers in HIV/AIDS research or prevention. The fellowship is funded as a subspecialty under the Mental Health Research Program.

* The Neuroscience Predoctoral Fellowship and the Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellowship, funded by NIMH to support students pursuing careers in neuroscience--including behavioral neuroscience, cellular neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroanatomy and other fields.

Applicants for each fellowship must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled full time in a doctoral program when they receive the fellowship. Mental health and substance abuse services applicants must be in an APA-accredited program. All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to ethnic-minority mental health.

Fellowship applications are due Jan. 15. Download an application at www.apa.org/mfp or request one by e-mailing MFP or writing to APA/MFP Fellowship at the APA address.

Council reapproves clinical health psychology as a specialty

At its July meeting, APA's Council of Representatives approved continued recognition of clinical health psychology as a specialty in professional psychology. According to the policies of the Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology (CRSPPP), clinical health psychology will be re-evaluated for recognition before 2012. For more information about CRSPPP and the recognition process or a listing and description of other recognized specialties and proficiencies, visit www.apa.org/crsppp or contact APA's Office of Graduate Education and Training at the APA address; (202) 336-5967.

Meet the newest Ethics Committee members and associates

APA's Ethics Committee welcomed two new members and two new associates in 2004. Elected by APA's Council of Representatives, the new committee members serve three-year terms from January 2004 to December 2006, while new associates, selected by the Ethics Committee, serve two-year terms from May 2004 to April 2006.

The new committee members are:

* Jane K. Hochberg, PsyD, a psychologist in private practice specializing in adults, couples and adolescents. She is vice president of the Mental Health Association of Essex County, N.J., and former president of the New Jersey Psychological Association.

* Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter, PhD, the psychologist for the Park School in Brookline, Mass., and a senior faculty consultant at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology at the Boston University School of Medicine.

The new associates are:

* Lynda D. Field, PhD, a clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychological services at Suffolk University in Boston.

* C. Gerald O'Brien, PhD, a clinical and forensic psychologist who has practiced in Jackson, Miss., since 1977. He is a former president of the Mississippi Psychological Association.

Apply to edit one of five APA journals through 2012

APA's Publications and Communications Board seeks nominees for the editorships of five journals. The terms will last from 2007 until 2012.

The incumbent editors and search chairs for each journal are:

* Editor Elizabeth Altmaier, PhD, and search chair William C. Howell, PhD, for Clinicians Research Digest.

* Editors Richard Davidson, PhD, and Klaus Scherer, PhD, and search chair David C. Funder, PhD, for Emotion.

* Editor Thomas Nelson, PhD, and search chairs Linda P. Spear, PhD, and Peter Ornstein, PhD, for the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory and Cognition.

* Editor Mary Beth Kenkel, PhD, and search chairs Susan H. McDaniel, PhD, and J. Gilbert Benedict, PhD, for Professional Psychology: Research and Practice.

* Editor Jane G. Delahunty, PhD, JD, and search chairs Mark Appelbaum, PhD, and Gary R. VandenBos, PhD, for Psychology, Public Policy and Law.

To be eligible, candidates should be APA members and available to begin receiving manuscripts in early 2006 to prepare for issues published in 2007. The board encourages members of underrepresented groups to participate in the publication process and particularly welcomes such nominees. Self-nominations are encouraged.

The deadline is Dec. 10. Nominate candidates by submitting support statements no longer than one page to Karen Sellman, APA Public and Communication Board search liaison, or through APA's EditorQuest Web site. Go to http://editorquest.apa.org and click on the "Submit a Nomination" link under the "Guests" menu on the left.

Students: Plan now to present at APA's 2005 convention

The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) encourages students to present at APAGS-sponsored sessions during APA's 2005 Annual Convention in Washington, D.C., Aug. 18–21. To be considered as a presenter, students must submit materials to APA's Central Office by Dec. 3.

APAGS follows APA rules for submissions, so presenting through APAGS helps with preparation to present at APA or other such conferences in the future. Full details on the convention submission policies are available at www.apa.org/convention.

New resource guide for graduate students with disabilities available

A new APA/APAGS resource guide for students with disabilities offers perspectives on how to cope in the educational and professional environment.

APA's Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP), APA's Office on Disability Issues and APAGS created the guide to bring disability issues to the forefront and to help students and others advocate for fair accommodations in academic, leadership and training settings.

The guide presents an overview of the major federal disability laws such as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, which protects the rights of people who have a disability or a history of disability. The act was designed to prohibit discrimination in employment, state and local government programs, and other public entities. The guide's areas are from the suggestions, tips and strategies of CDIP members, students with disabilities and new professionals with disabilities.

In addition, the guide gives students suggestions for preparing for program orientation and meeting program requirements. The guidebook seeks to "offer practical advice on successfully navigating in the classroom and on campus," according to Anju Khubchandani, APA's disability issues officer.

Order a guidebook by contacting Khubchandani or APAGS. You can also read the guide on the Office on Disability Issues Web site at www.apa.org/pi/cdip/resource/home.html and on the APAGS Web site at www.apa.org/apags.

--M. GREER AND J. MCKAY

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