Announcement by SIG Board
2021 SGM SIG Call for Award Applications
2021 SGM SIG Call for Award Applications
Hi SGM SIG,
We hope you are all having a great fall so far, and look forward to connecting with you virtually at this year’s convention in November. We are now accepting applications for SIG awards. Applications will be due October 31 at 11:59pm PT.
This year we are excited to offer a total of five awards, including two new awards.
Joel L. Becker Student Research Award
Each year, one student member will receive this award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field in the form of a poster presentation at the annual convention. In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must be: (1) a student (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate) or in another post-baccalaureate position (e.g., a research assistant); and (2) first-author on an accepted poster presentation at the annual convention.
This award is supported by a generous donation from Dr. Joel Becker, the founder and director of Cognitive Behavior Associates in Los Angeles and a clinical professor in the Department of Psychology at UCLA. Dr. Becker has also been an active member of the SGM SIG throughout his career, including serving as the chair from 1984-1988. To help reduce the financial barriers associated with convention attendance, Dr. Becker’s donation will provide recipients of this award with an honorarium of $400.
Woebot Award for Treatment Equity *new this year*
Each year, one student member will receive this award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field in the form of a presentation (any type of submission is eligible) at the annual convention that proposes or examines innovative treatments or treatment delivery mechanisms that specifically help SGM populations. In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must be: (1) a student (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate) or in another post-baccalaureate position (e.g., a research assistant); and (2) first-author on an accepted presentation at the annual convention (any format).
This award is supported by a generous donation from Woebot Health, an organization whose mission is to make mental health radically accessible. Woebot Health is invested in building digital therapeutics that increase individuals’ access to mental health care, that are adapted to each person’s symptoms and severity, and that deliver the right intervention to the right person at the right time. To help reduce the financial barriers associated with convention attendance, Woebot Health’s donation will provide recipients of this award with an honorarium of $500.
Student Paper Award
Each year, one student member will receive this award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field in the form of a paper presentation (i.e., an oral presentation) at the annual convention. In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must be: (1) a student (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate) or in another post-baccalaureate position (e.g., a research assistant); and (2) first-author on an accepted paper presentation (i.e., oral presentation) at the annual convention. Recipients of this award will receive an honorarium of $200.
Amplifying Intersectionality Award
Each year, one SIG member will receive this award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field in the form of a presentation (any type of submission is eligible) at the annual convention that examines intersectionality and/or issues relevant to the intersection of SGM and BIPOC communities. In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must be: (1) a SIG member (at any level – students, postdocs, faculty are all eligible); and (2) first-author on an accepted presentation at the annual convention (any format). Recipients of this award will receive an honorarium of $200.
Diverse Scholar Development Award *new this year*
Each year, one student member who is new to ABCT and who is from a traditionally underserved background will receive this award to support their attendance at the convention. The goal of this award is to increase the richness and diversity of our SIG membership by providing financial support to diverse scholars who may not otherwise be able to attend. In line with this intention, applicants must: (1) be a student (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate) or in another post-baccalaureate position (e.g., a research assistant); (2) be new to ABCT (i.e., attended no more than once before application); (3) provide a brief, one-paragraph plan for how attendance at the convention will allow them to develop as a scholar (e.g., specific sessions they will attend, scholars they intend to meet); and (4) agree to submit a 500-word post-convention blog post for the SIG website (e.g., summary of sessions attended, Q&A with a SGM scholar met at the convention, etc). Unlike our other awards, recipients of this award do not need to have an accepted presentation at the annual convention. Recipients of this award will receive an honorarium of $200.
To apply to any of these awards, please visit: https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cLXdSUyd3DkXTuK
Thanks so much, and please let us know if you have any questions,
Ilana & Jeff
We hope you are all having a great fall so far, and look forward to connecting with you virtually at this year’s convention in November. We are now accepting applications for SIG awards. Applications will be due October 31 at 11:59pm PT.
This year we are excited to offer a total of five awards, including two new awards.
Joel L. Becker Student Research Award
Each year, one student member will receive this award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field in the form of a poster presentation at the annual convention. In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must be: (1) a student (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate) or in another post-baccalaureate position (e.g., a research assistant); and (2) first-author on an accepted poster presentation at the annual convention.
This award is supported by a generous donation from Dr. Joel Becker, the founder and director of Cognitive Behavior Associates in Los Angeles and a clinical professor in the Department of Psychology at UCLA. Dr. Becker has also been an active member of the SGM SIG throughout his career, including serving as the chair from 1984-1988. To help reduce the financial barriers associated with convention attendance, Dr. Becker’s donation will provide recipients of this award with an honorarium of $400.
Woebot Award for Treatment Equity *new this year*
Each year, one student member will receive this award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field in the form of a presentation (any type of submission is eligible) at the annual convention that proposes or examines innovative treatments or treatment delivery mechanisms that specifically help SGM populations. In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must be: (1) a student (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate) or in another post-baccalaureate position (e.g., a research assistant); and (2) first-author on an accepted presentation at the annual convention (any format).
This award is supported by a generous donation from Woebot Health, an organization whose mission is to make mental health radically accessible. Woebot Health is invested in building digital therapeutics that increase individuals’ access to mental health care, that are adapted to each person’s symptoms and severity, and that deliver the right intervention to the right person at the right time. To help reduce the financial barriers associated with convention attendance, Woebot Health’s donation will provide recipients of this award with an honorarium of $500.
Student Paper Award
Each year, one student member will receive this award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field in the form of a paper presentation (i.e., an oral presentation) at the annual convention. In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must be: (1) a student (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate) or in another post-baccalaureate position (e.g., a research assistant); and (2) first-author on an accepted paper presentation (i.e., oral presentation) at the annual convention. Recipients of this award will receive an honorarium of $200.
Amplifying Intersectionality Award
Each year, one SIG member will receive this award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the field in the form of a presentation (any type of submission is eligible) at the annual convention that examines intersectionality and/or issues relevant to the intersection of SGM and BIPOC communities. In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must be: (1) a SIG member (at any level – students, postdocs, faculty are all eligible); and (2) first-author on an accepted presentation at the annual convention (any format). Recipients of this award will receive an honorarium of $200.
Diverse Scholar Development Award *new this year*
Each year, one student member who is new to ABCT and who is from a traditionally underserved background will receive this award to support their attendance at the convention. The goal of this award is to increase the richness and diversity of our SIG membership by providing financial support to diverse scholars who may not otherwise be able to attend. In line with this intention, applicants must: (1) be a student (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate) or in another post-baccalaureate position (e.g., a research assistant); (2) be new to ABCT (i.e., attended no more than once before application); (3) provide a brief, one-paragraph plan for how attendance at the convention will allow them to develop as a scholar (e.g., specific sessions they will attend, scholars they intend to meet); and (4) agree to submit a 500-word post-convention blog post for the SIG website (e.g., summary of sessions attended, Q&A with a SGM scholar met at the convention, etc). Unlike our other awards, recipients of this award do not need to have an accepted presentation at the annual convention. Recipients of this award will receive an honorarium of $200.
To apply to any of these awards, please visit: https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cLXdSUyd3DkXTuK
Thanks so much, and please let us know if you have any questions,
Ilana & Jeff