Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowship

Learn more about this program and how to become a SUPER fellow.

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What is the SUPER fellowship?

The super fellowship program is designed to promote access among undergraduate students considering research as a career by expanding opportunities to laboratory training and mentorship to those who may not have had the opportunity to lead psychological science research.

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Research

super fellows create and lead a summer research project that provides them with research experience from proposal to completion.

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Mentorship

super fellows work with a faculty research mentor of their choice who provides research spaces in their laboratory, guidance through the fellow’s research project, and regular one-on-one meetings.

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Access

super fellows will create connections with peers, researchers, and APA staff through a series of virtual summer meetings.

Application information

The 2026 SUPER fellowship application cycle has closed. Applications for the 2027 cohort are expected to open in late November or early December 2026.

APA's Alison Spannaus leads a discussion about the SUPER Fellowship program. In this video, two former SUPER fellows talk about their application and fellowship experience.

If you have additional questions, Please refer to the FAQ document (PDF, 361KB)opens in new window or reach out to APA SUPER staff.

Meet the 2025 SUPER fellows

Amaya Aquino

University of California, Santa Cruz, class of 2026
Hannah Raila, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz

Nick Bell

Colorado State University, class of 2026
Gloria Luong, PhD, Colorado State University

Victoria Belway

Simon Fraser University, class of 2026
Katelynn Boerner, PhD RPsych, University of British Columbia

Josie Braun

College of Saint Benedict, class of 2026
Majel Baker, PhD, College of Saint Benedict

Kendall Byers

University of California, Santa Cruz, class of 2026
Hyesung Grace Hwang, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz

Manasi Garg

Stanford University, class of 2026
Nilam Ram, PhD Psychology, Stanford University

Audrey Gomez

Fordham University, class of 2026
Karen Siedlecki, PhD, Fordham University

Christian-Paris Griffin

University of New Orleans, class of 2025
Elliott Beaton PhD, University of New Orleans

Alina Hyk

Oregon State University, class of 2026
Regan A. R. Gurung, PhD, Oregon State University

Max Jasinski

McGill University, class of 2026
Katelynn Boerner, PhD RPsych, University of British Columbia

Ash Kim

Harvard University, class of 2026
Matthew K. Nock, PhD, Harvard University

Alondra de Lahongrais

Ana G. Méndez University, class of 2026
Normarie Torres-Blasco, PhD, Ponce Health Sciences University

Victoria Li

University of British Columbia, class of 2026
Andrew S. Baron, PhD, University of British Columbia

Cameron Lilley

University of Washington, class of 2026
Jonas Dora, PhD, University of Washington

Gabrielle McColly

West Virginia University, class of 2026
Michelle Roley-Roberts, PhD, West Virginia University

Favour Nwokoye

University of Illinois Chicago, class of 2026
Michael Ragozzino, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago

Harshini Ramesh

Miami University, class of 2027
Jennifer J. Quinn, PhD, Miami University

Caden Reynolds

University of Louisville, class of 2026
Nadia Al-Dajani, PhD, University of Louisville

Anadys I. Rodriguez

Bryn Mawr College, class of 2026
Thomas P. Le, PhD, Bryn Mawr College

Kayleigh Sullivan

Elizabeth City State University, class of 2025
Kulwinder Kaur-Walker, PhD, Elizabeth City State University

Jared Vance

Utah State University, class of 2026
JoAnn Tschanz, PhD, Utah State University

Carly Walker

Georgia College & State University, class of 2026
Stephanie Jett, PhD, Georgia College & State University

Skylar Wilcoxson

Northern Arizona University, class of 2026
Larry Stevens, PhD, Northern Arizona University

Imani-Unheri Whyte

University of Southern California, class of 2026
Bridged Conn, PhD, University of Southern California

Bryanna Yale

Northern Arizona University, class of 2026
Sonya Xinyue Xiao, PhD, Northern Arizona University

Past SUPER fellows

Since welcoming its first cohort in 2023, the APA SUPER Fellowship has supported bright, motivated students eager to immerse themselves in the world of psychological science. Each summer, fellows gain firsthand experience conducting research and engaging with the scientific community. Meet the alumni who helped shape the program’s story.

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Noor Al-Khaouli SUNY University at Buffalo, class of 2025 Hollen Reischer, PhD, SUNY University at Buffalo	Faith Anderson Utah State University, class of 2026 Maria Kleinstaeuber, PhD, Utah State University
Leuviah Blakma Ohio State University at Lima, class of 2025 Virginia Tompkins, PhD, Ohio State University	Cy Butler William and Mary, class of 2025 Cheryl Dickter, PhD, William and Mary
Veronika Croan Texas A&M University, class of 2024 Jamilia Blake, PhD, Texas A&M University	Megan Davis St. Mary's University, class of 2025 Heather Hill, PhD, St. Mary's University
Trenholm Fahy Georgia College and State University, class of 2025 Stephanie Jett, PhD, Georgia College and State University	Anna Fong University of Washington, class of 2025 Shannon Dorsey, PhD, University of Washington
Zenetta Hinojosa University of Texas at San Antonio, class of 2025 Alan Meca, PhD, University of Texas at San Antonio	Taelor Lay Simon Fraser University, class of 2026 Lara Aknin, PhD, Simon Fraser University
Madison Leingang University of California Irvine, class of 2026 Nadia Chernyak, PhD, University of California Irvine	Yangduoduo Luo Boston University, class of 2025 Qimin Liu, PhD, Boston University
Liam McCloskey Simon Fraser University, class of 2025 Joanna Peplak, PhD, Simon Fraser University	Gracie Meagher College of Saint Scholastica, class of 2025 Taylor Hazelbaker, PhD, College of Saint Scholastica
Karla Mendoza Christian Brothers University, class of 2025 Caitlin Mills, PhD, University of Minnesota	Malcolm Miller Case Western Reserve University, class of 2026 Arin Connell, PhD, Case Western Reserve University
Phúc Phan University of Florida, class of 2025 Thomas Le, PhD, Bryn Mawr College	Alexis Taylor Austin College, class of 2025 Elizabeth Preas, PhD, Austin College
Victoria Uva Bethany College, class of 2025 Felicia Kademian-Saini, PhD, Bethany College	Tram Vo New York University, class of 2025 Natalie Brito, PhD, New York University
Andrew Walatka Purdue University West Lafayette, class of 2025Thomas Redick, PhD, Purdue University West Lafayette	Charlie Weinstein University of New Orleans, class of 2024 Debra Karhson, PhD, University of New Orleans
Ian Young Bethel University, class of 2024 Sherryse Corrow, PhD, Bethel University	Stephanie Zaragoza Harvard University, class of 2025 Elika Bergelson, PhD, Harvard University

Mario Alvarez Arizona State University, class of 2023 Kelsey Lucca, PhD, Arizona State University	Simon Boone University of Kentucky, class of 2024 Rachel Farr, PhD, University of Kentucky
Devron Burks Vanderbilt University, class of 2024 Megan Saylor, PhD, Vanderbilt University	Ximena Cabrera University of Georgia, class of 2025 Thania Galvan, PhD, University of Georgia
Irene Chang University of California, Los Angeles, class of 2024 Catherine Sandhofer, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles	Alia Coleman Bradley University, class of 2024 Valerie San Juan, PhD, Bradley University
Joyan Cyrus University of California, Davis, class of 2024 Jeffery Sherman, PhD, University of California, Davis	Sharica Lee University of Nevada, Las Vegas, class of 2023 Colleen M. Parks PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Sophia Lunardi University of California, Davis, class of 2024 Erin Kinnally, PhD, University of California, Davis	Lea Miles Hampton University, class of 2024 Latasha Williams, PhD, Hampton University
Laurel Miskovic Loyola University Chicago, class of 2025 Zoe Smith, PhD, Loyola University Chicago	Melany Morales Northwestern University, class of 2025 Laurel Gabard-Durnam, PhD, Northeastern University
Anjali Patel University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, class of 2024 Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign	Melody Ramirez California Lutheran University, class of 2024 Andrea Sell, PhD, California Lutheran University
Miah Robertson Hampton University, class of 2024 Oshan Gadsden, PhD, Hampton University	Haneen Salama University of Calgary, class of 2024 Sheri Madigan, PhD, University of Calgary
Atlas Sanogo Harvard University, class of 2024 Nicole Noll, PhD, Harvard University	Jas Sarna Rutgers University, class of 2024 Jessica L. Hamilton, PhD, Rutgers University
Cecelia Smallwood Rutgers University, class of 2024 Shalonda Kelly, PhD, Rutgers University	Kavin Srinakarin (Ken) University of Washington, class of 2024 Angela Fang, PhD, University of Washington
William Steward IV Prairie View A&M, class of 2024 Tiffany Williams, PhD, Tennessee State University	Sanaa Stough-Lacking Texas A&M University, class of 2025 Noni Gaylord-Harden, PhD, Texas A&M University
Madeleine Stult Florida State University, class of 2024 David March, PhD, Florida State University	Maria Paula Yavar Calderon The University of Texas at Austin, class of 2024 Elma Lorenzo-Blanco, PhD, The University of Texas at Austin
Varya Zlotnik Santa Clara University, class of 2024 Lindsay Halladay, PhD, Santa Clara University

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