General information

The International Institute for the Advanced Studies of Psychotherapy and Applied Mental Health, is pleased to launch the "Aaron T. Beck Award Program for Research in the Theory and Practice of Cognitive Therapy".

Aaron T. Beck is one of the main originators of the "cognitive revolution" in psychotherapy, the father of cognitive therapy (CT). The Aaron T. Beck Award aims to recognize and encourage the brightest among the rising generation of young researchers who share an interest in cognitive behavioral psychotherapies (CBT). Cognitive therapy is one of the most influential schools of cognitive behavioral psychotherapies, with a firm ground on science and research, a platform for promoting evidence-based psychotherapies. Basically, the Award invites applications to expand research on the theory and practice of CBT/CT.

The current Aaron T Beck Award Program for Research in the Theory and Practice of Cognitive Therapy includes: The Aaron T. Beck 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/CT;
• (2) talent and future promise as a communicator of ideas;
• (3) promise specifically within CT; 
• (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: under 35 years of age. 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/CT.
 
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 Aaron T. Beck 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 Aaron T. Beck 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.

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