We accept applications from undergraduate students in psychology or related fields or volunteers (who are not UWM students) for Research Intern  positions on a rolling basis. Research Interns who join our lab, typically:

• Have a strong academic record, as evidenced by Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Evidence significant interest and/or experience in psychology and mental health fields, broadly defined (prior research experience is not required).
• Demonstrate maturity and ability to engage with sensitive clinical information.
• Are reliable (that is, can show up on time, keep their appointments, and complete the tasks that are assigned to them)
• Balance being self-directed and independent (for example, problem-solving on their own) while also being a team-player (for example, knowing when to ask for support and assistant from other team members).
• Can make a 1-year commitment to be an RA (exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis)

Given the nature of our research and advocacy work with immigrants and refugees from Latin America, we are especially interested in recruiting Research Interns who can demonstrate oral and written Spanish language fluency. This is not a requirement.

Funding and Credit for Participation in Lab:

Research Intern positions through the EQUITY Research Group are volunteer positions. However, the lab strongly supports applications for funding through the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows program, McNair program, and other training programs that provide funding for research-related activities. Research Interns may also receive course credit for their involvement in the lab (PSYCH 290 Undergraduate Research: Lower Division or PSYCH 690 Undergraduate Research: Upper Division). 

Application: 

If you would like to apply to be a Research Intern with the EQUITY Research Group, please complete the application below. Upon review of application materials, applicants will be invited to interview with the PI (Dr. Gabriela Nagy) and other members of the EQUITY Research Group.

Recruitment Flyer: 

Know people who would be a great fit for the EQUITY Research Group? Please feel free to send them this flyer and encourage them to apply to work with us!

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Decisions regarding which program faculty will be admitting new students for the next academic year have not yet been finalized. Please stay tuned for information about whether Dr. Nagy will be accepting students into the Master's of Health Psychology program for academic year 2024-2025. Feel free to check back in with this page at a different time for updates – we hope to finalize these decisions in September 2023. 

Applicants who are most competitive for the Master's in Health Psychology program typically demonstrate: 

• Strong academic record at the undergraduate or post-baccalaureate level
• Deep interest in research given that this is a major focus of the program
• Prior experience conducting research within PI-directed research laboratories, in advanced coursework, or through research training programs (e.g., McNair program)
• Involvement in academic writing (e.g., undergraduate thesis, peer-reviewed publication) and conference presentations (e.g., poster presentation, oral presentation)
• A desire to pursue a PhD following graduation from the Master's program
• Research interests that clearly align with the current work being carried out at the EQUITY Research Group

Important Information regarding the Program

Research Training:

The Master's in Health Psychology is an especially good fit for individuals seeking to obtain specialized research training before ultimately applying for a PhD program (generally in Clinical psychology, Health Psychology, or other related fields). During this training period, students will gain exposure to a range of methods and will be involved in several studies. Master's students are expected to carry out a mentored project, which will fulfill the basis of a Mater's Thesis. Master's students in the lab typically subsequently submit a version of this document for peer-reviewed publication.

Clinical Training: 

The Master's program is research-intensive, yet it is not a clinical degree. To this end, Master's students do not partake in clinical practica (i.e., direct delivery of clinical interventions in clinics or hospitals) within their curriculum and as such are not license-eligible upon completion of the program. However, Master's students in the EQUITY Research Group might still get experience in clinical research assessment (e.g., utilizing validating assessment batteries with research participants) as well as psychosocial intervention delivery (for example, being a facilitator for the Cultivating Resilience intervention) in the context of research studies.

Funding:

Students enrolled into the Master's program are responsible for paying tuition and other related costs during their graduate training. However, there are sometimes opportunities for funding (tuition remission, stipend, health insurance) in the form of a Teaching Assistantship, Research Assistantship, or Fellowship.  Learn more about a range of funding opportunities by visiting the Graduate School assistantship website and fellowship website.

More Information about the Program:

To learn more, please visit the Master's in Health Psychology website. 

Application Fee Waiver: 

Applicants can receive an application fee waiver by attending the UWM Graduate School Open House in person (the application fee waiver will not be available to students who attend the event virtually).

To receive an application fee waiver:

Please review full instructions to receive the fee waiver. Learn More about the UWM Grad School Open House Event 

Decisions regarding which program faculty will be admitting new students for the next academic year have not yet been finalized. Please stay tuned for information about whether Dr. Nagy will be accepting students into the PhD in Clinical Psychology program for academic year 2024-2025. Feel free to check back in with this page at a different time for updates – we hope to finalize these decisions in September 2023. 

Applicants who are most competitive for the PhD in Clinical Psychology program typically demonstrate: 

• Strong academic record at the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or master's level
• Desire to pursue a primary research career (e.g., professor at a university of academic medical center)
• Prior experience conducting research within PI-directed research laboratories as a Research Assistant/Intern, Study Coordinator, Lab Manager, Clinical Assessor, or similar roles
• Publication record (e.g., lead author or co-author in peer-reviewed publications) and conference presentations (e.g., poster presentations, oral presentations)
• Research interests that clearly align with the current work being carried out at the EQUITY Research Group

Important Information regarding the Program

Joint Master's and PhD Program Format:

Students enrolled into the PhD program fulfill the requirements for a Master's in Clinical Psychology en route to the PhD. Applicants need not have completed a Master's Degree prior to enrolling into the PhD program. Doctoral students who completed a prior Master's Degree can consult program administrators (e.g., Director of Clinical Training, Director of Graduate Training, Chair of Psychology) to waive out of some requirements of the program that they completed within their previous degree. These waivers are conducted on a one-on-one basis and are not guaranteed. Typically, students complete both programs in approximately 6-7 years (inclusive of pre-doctoral internship).

Research Training:

The PhD in Clinical Psychology is heavily focused on providing doctoral students with rigorous training in conducting clinical and translational research, as such it is an especially good fit for individuals seeking to pursue primary academic careers or would like research to be a significant portion of the work that they carry out post-graduation. Doctoral students will be involved with a range of projects, often providing day-to-day oversight and management (e.g., IRB applications, training research personnel, data collection and analysis, etc). Doctoral students will also begin to foster their own research interests, which will serve as the basis for their Master's Thesis and Doctoral Dissertations as well as peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Clinical Training:

PhD students will begin training in clinical assessment and psychotherapy upon arrival into the program. Students complete on-site practica in our Departmental Psychology Clinic as well as through a range of community-based placements (including Community Health Centers, Academic Medical Centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and Private Practices). In the last year of training, students complete a full-time pre-doctoral internship. Students enrolled in the program accrue sufficient hours to be competitive for pre-doctoral internships nationally and our students are typically placed at very competitive sites. The program generally places all applicants at APA-accredited internship sites.  In addition to accruing clinical hours through practica, PhD students in the EQUITY Research Group might still get experience in clinical research assessment (e.g., utilizing validating assessment batteries with research participants) as well as psychosocial intervention delivery (for example, being a facilitator for the Cultivating Resilience intervention) in the context of research studies.

Funding:

Students enrolled into the PhD program receive funding (tuition remission, stipend, health insurance) in the form of a Teaching Assistantship, Research Assistantship, or Fellowships during the duration of their time in the program.  Learn more about a range of funding opportunities by visiting the Graduate School assistantship website and fellowship website.

More Information about the Program:

To learn more, please visit the PhD in Clinical Psychology program website.

Application Fee Waiver: 

Applicants can receive an application fee waiver by attending the UWM Graduate School Open House in person (the application fee waiver will not be available to students who attend the event virtually).

To receive an application fee waiver:

Please review full instructions to receive the fee waiver. Learn More about the UWM Grad School Open House Event 

Information about applying to Graduate School in Clinical Psychology

To find more information about how to pull together a competitive application to the UWM clinical psychology PhD program, visit the program's website outlining information for prospective students.

Professor Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. also provides some general advice for applicants that you can find on his his website. And you could review the following document he created:

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Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD, PsyD or equivalent degree in psychology or related fields (e.g., public health, social work, nursing, psychiatry) who are interested in completing a post-doctoral fellowship in the EQUITY Research Group under the direction of Dr. Gabriela Nagy, should contact Dr. Nagy directly via email (ganagy@uwm.edu) to inquire about current opportunities. Please include a resume or CV. 

In addition to the content areas within the "Overview of Training" tab, post-doctoral fellows can expect to receive advanced and specialized training in a range of areas including, but not limited to: 

• Developing and independent line of research
• Grantsmanship 
• Execution of funded projects (e.g., budgeting, completing progress reports, study monitoring, etc)
• Professional development mentorship to be competitive for academic positions
• Lab organization, leadership, and management
• Mentorship of less-advanced team members (e.g., undergraduate/volunteer research interns, graduate students)
• Fostering partnerships with community and academic partners
• Accrual of clinical hours for licensure
• Dissemination of research findings through academic outlets (e.g., peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations), as well as through community-based settings  

Fellows will receive mentorship and guidance from Dr. Nagy to lead their own individual projects to be competitive for academic positions. In addition, fellows will partner with Dr. Nagy to provide oversight and mentorship to other lab projects. In this capacity, fellows will support team members at earlier stages of training (e.g., graduate students, undergraduate students).  

 Fellows may also accrue clinical hours toward licensure through direct clinical care and supervision of graduate students through the EQUITY Clinic housed within the Psychology Department Clinic at UWM, under the supervision of Dr. Nagy.  

Periodically, there may be opportunities for professional roles within the EQUITY Research Group including, but not limited to: 

• Community health workers or promotores de salud 
• Lab managers 
• Study coordinators  
• Community outreach workers 
• Clinical research assessors 

 Individuals who are interested in applying to work with the EQUITY Research Group should contact Dr. Gabriela Nagy directly via email (ganagy@uwm.edu) to inquire about current opportunities. Please include a resume or CV, as well as contact information for 2 professional references.