General information

The International Institute for the Advanced Studies of Psychotherapy and Applied Mental Health with the generous support of the Albert Ellis Institute, New York, USA, is pleased to launch the “Albert Ellis Award Program for Research in the Theory and Practice of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies”.

Albert Ellis is one of the main originators of the “cognitive revolution” in psychotherapy. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is the oldest form of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy (CBT), created by Albert Ellis in 1955. Based on his revolutionary work, the field was latter enriched by the development of other influential forms of cognitive behavioral psychotherapies (e.g., Aaron Beck’s cognitive therapy, Donald Meichenbaum’s cognitive behavior modifications). The Albert Ellis Award aims to recognize and encourage the brightest among the rising generation of young researchers who share an interest in cognitive behavioral psychotherapies. Basically, the Award invites applications to expand research on the theory and practice of CBT/REBT.

The current Albert Ellis Award Program for Research in the Theory and Practice of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies includes: The Albert Ellis Award for Young Professionals (1000 USD).

Selection Criteria

Successful applicants must demonstrate:

• (1) talent and future promise as a researcher and/or practitioner in CBT/REBT;
• (2) talent and future promise as a communicator of ideas;
• (3) promise specifically within REBT;
• (4) English language skills so that he/she might be able to publish the results of the research in English language journals.

Eligibility

Age limitation: unde 35 years old. Candidates can be from any country.  Applications may be submitted by young professionals, master and/or graduate psychology students, and by residents in psychiatry or other medical specialties relevant for psychotherapy. The Award aims to stimulate and support research proposals in the field of CBT/REBT.

Application procedure

Applications will be accepted annually, on the following basis:

• Deadline: March 15.
• The announcement of the Award recipients: June 1.
• The Award period will typically be 18 months.
• One Albert Ellis Award for Young Professionals will be offered each year.

Recipients are required to provide short reports of the outcomes of the research conducted with the Albert Ellis Award funds after 12 months, and a final English manuscript, based on research, after 18 months. Complete applications must be written in English and must include:

• (1) 7-10 page description of the proposed empirical work;
• (2) a presentation of the proposal’s: importance; feasibility; research timeline; and dissemination-publication plan (not longer than 2 pages);
• (3) a curriculum vitae and a list of publications.

The applicants are strongly encouraged to plan the publication of the results in English language journals. We encourage applicants to send their materials electronically to the International Institute for the Advanced Studies of Psychotherapy and Applied Mental Health, Dr. Daniel David: If circumstances do not permit electronic submission, mail materials (3 copies) to: Daniel David, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Babes-Bolyai University, Department of Psychology, No. 37., Republicii street, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Inquires are encouraged.

The opportunity to clarify any issues or questions from potential applicants is welcome. Direct inquires to: Daniel David, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Babes-Bolyai University Department of Psychology No. 37, Republicii street, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania .