The American Psychological Association

Invites Applications for the special 2006

APA SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS in DoD COUNTERINTELLIGENCE

Program: Fellows will spend eight weeks in the summer of 2006 as Research Fellows in the Department of Defense's (DoD's) Counterintelligence Field Activity Office (CIFA), headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area.

Purpose: To provide one research psychologist and one senior graduate student in scientific psychology with invaluable learning experiences in psychological research and policy related to counterintelligence, to contribute to more effective use of psychological knowledge within federal counterintelligence research programs, and to broaden the awareness about the value of the psychology-government interaction among psychologists and within the federal government in general, and the Department of Defense in particular. The focus of the research will be on topics relevant to countering terrorist activity, reducing "insider threat" and developing counterintelligence threat trend analysis. Fellows will be expected to make internal presentations on research issues and to complete a brief paper summarizing any relevant research results compiled during the fellowship.

Criteria: Prospective Fellows must demonstrate competence in scientific psychology, and show demonstrated interest and, preferably, experience in counterintelligence issues. Due to the short duration of the Fellowship, Fellows will not need to obtain a security clearance, but a preliminary security screening will be required. Applicants must be able to work quickly and communicate effectively, and be able to work cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams. An applicant must be either a psychologist with a doctorate in psychology or a related field, or a senior graduate student, preferably ABD, working towards a PhD in psychology or related field. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Members of APA or APAGS.

Awards: APA will sponsor two Fellows for summer appointments running from approximately June 5, 2005 - July 31, 2006 (specific dates may be negotiated). The Fellowship stipend for research psychologists is $8,000 and for graduate students the stipend is $6,000. Fellows also are expected to attend APA's convention in New Orleans (August 10-13, 2006) and will receive funds to cover travel, hotel and registration. Final selection of the Fellow will be made in the spring, 2006.

Application: Interested psychologists should submit the following materials, to be received by March 15, 2006:

1. a detailed vita providing information about educational background, professional employment and activities, professional publications and presentations, public policy and legislative experience, and committee and advisory group appointments;

2. a statement of approximately 1000 words addressing the applicant's interests in the counterintelligence Fellowship and career goals, contributions the applicant believes he or she can make as a psychologist or graduate student , and what the applicant wants to learn from the experience; and

3. three letters of reference specifically addressing the applicant's ability to work as a research Fellow in the Department of Defense.

Applications should be sent to: APA Summer Research Fellowship in DoD Counterintelligence, Public Policy Office, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.  Attention: Dr. Heather Kelly. For additional information about the application process, please contact Dr. Heather Kelly via email or at (202) 336-5932.

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