CHIPS 2020 Training Institute: Grant Writing Workshop & Mentorship
Training Institute: May 11-15 2020, Phoenix, AZ
Applications due: February 17, 2020
If you are a child psychiatry resident, postdoctoral fellow or junior faculty member with a strong interest in mental health research for children and adolescents, we invite you to apply to the Child Intervention, Prevention, and Services (CHIPS) program.
Funded through a five-year grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, this dynamic, interdisciplinary training consortium will enhance your career and help you find direction and faculty mentors. By attending the program’s five-day intensive annual Summer Research Institute, you’ll refine your objectives and shape a large-scale research project.
Who Should Apply
Applicants must have either an M.D. or a Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing or Public Health.
Our program tailors specifically to trainees who hope to apply for early career awards from the NIMH Division of Services and Intervention Research (DSIR).
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept applicants interested in autism research (with the exception of autism services research) or drug and alcohol abuse research, as those candidates would likely apply for NIMH Division of Developmental Translational Research or NICHD, NIDA, or NIAA grants respectively.
How to Apply
Download and complete the CHIPS Electronic Application and follow the instructions on the website for submission. Applications are due by Monday, February 17, 2020. If you have any questions please contact Amanda Trujillo at trujilloa@upmc.edu, 412-383-5478.
For more information, please visit our website: CHIPSFellows.com.
Benefits
As a CHIPS fellow, you will attend the CHIPS Summer Research Institute, and receive funding for two trips to visit your mentor and/or to attend professional conferences of your choosing.
Learn the tenets of solid research skills from some of the leading experts in your field in a fast-paced, stimulating setting. This year, the Summer Research Institute will take place May 11-15, hosted by Dr. Irwin Sandler at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ.
By working one on one with your CHIPS mentor, you will build the survival skills you need to pursue grant funding in a highly competitive environment. The CHIPS Summer Research Institute is also a great place to meet NIMH staff who can advise you on how to maximize your chances of being funded. During the conference, you will have the opportunity to network with other participants, some of whom could become future research collaborators.
The content of the program varies every year, but there is always a panel discussion with recent K-awardees, a lecture by NIMH staff about the different funding mechanisms available, and one-on-one meetings with expert researchers, statisticians for individualized consultations, and NIMH staff who will help you to refine and craft your research plans. You will also be given two opportunities during the conference to present your research plan to the CHIPS faculty, fellows and NIMH staff for feedback and advice.
CHIPS Mentors
As a CHIPS Fellow, your mentor will be one the leading researchers in the prevention, intervention and services for child and adolescent mental health.
- Neal Ryan, MD - University of Pittsburgh
- Deborah Beidel, PhD - University of Central Florida
- Catherine Bradshaw, PhD/MEd - University of Virginia
- Nicholas Ialongo, PhD - Johns Hopkins University
- John Landsverk, PhD - Oregon Social Learning Center
- Joan Luby, MD - Washington University in St. Louis
- Irwin Sandler, PhD - Arizona State University
- Bonnie Zima, MD/MPH - University of California, Los Angeles
For questions or additional information please contact Amanda Trujillo at trujilloa@upmc.edu, 412-383-5478.