LEAD Institute Fellow Award
Forecasted
LEAD Institute Fellow Award supports diverse graduate students and early career professionals in clinical child and adolescent psychology through training and networking to develop future leaders.
Funder: Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53)
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Travel stipend, free UIC campus housing, free continuing education credits, and SCCAP Conference registration
Summary: Supports leadership development, professional skills, and networking for diverse graduate students and early career professionals in clinical child and adolescent psychology.
Key Information: SCCAP membership is required; only U.S.-domiciled fellows may receive the monetary award.
Description
The Leadership Education to Advance Diversity (LEAD) Institute is a leadership-development program created by the Diversity Committee of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP). It aims to build professional skills, strengthen networks, and develop potential future leaders within SCCAP. The institute is intended for graduate students and early career professionals from diverse groups, including ethnic and racial minorities, sexually and gender-diverse individuals, and individuals with disabilities.
The full-day institute features invited speakers on leadership in the community and profession, cultural sensitivity in practice, publishing, and media psychology skills. Fellows also have access to periodic virtual learning opportunities and a special email distribution list announcing educational, leadership, and award opportunities. Eligible participants can earn continuing education credits.
