International Young Scholars Program (IYSP)The International Young Scholars Program (IYSP) was established by SRA to support international scholars’ participation in the SRA Biannual Meeting. The goal of the program is to facilitate collegial scholarly interaction among International Young Scholars and leaders in the field of adolescent research during the meeting and facilitate cross-national research programs. To accomplish this, each International Young Scholar is paired with a mentor whose research interests align with or complement their own. QualificationsScholars must: (a) be citizens and residents of a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) as defined by World Bank criteria and (b) have received their Ph.D. degrees or equivalents within the past seven years and are working in a LMIC, OR are currently enrolled in a graduate program within an LMIC are eligible to apply. Note: Scholars from LMICs who are currently enrolled in a graduate program or employed in the U.S. or from other economically advanced, developed countries are not eligible for this program. Mentors must be at least 8 years beyond receipt of their Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants should be comfortable presenting and discussing their research in-depth with their mentor (and others) in English. Program participants must be SRA members. If you are not a member, please join/renew your SRA Membership here. Membership for eligible LMIC members is free. Only applicants whose submissions are accepted into the SRA program will have their applications considered by IYSP. Applications typically open with the biennial submission cycle. Check the newsletter for dates and application instructions.
Program Benefits & Expectations There is recognition and prestige associated with presenting one’s research at an international meeting. Attendance at an SRA Biennial Meeting provides young scientists with the opportunity to share their research findings with audiences interested in adolescent development. The knowledge gained and networking opportunities experienced by international young scholars offer significant potential to expand research horizons. Just as importantly, international young scholars expand the knowledge of SRA Biennial Meeting attendees about adolescents in other countries. Scholars will receive complimentary registration and a $1,000 stipend to help cover travel costs to the SRA biennial meeting. (Note: Scholars are responsible for covering their remaining travel costs.) Mentors will receive a $100 discount on registration to the SRA biennial meeting. Mentors and Scholars are expected to have at least one preliminary virtual meeting about their research interests prior to coming to the SRA biennial meeting. Scholars and mentors are expected to attend the following events together:
Additionally, we ask the Mentors when possible to do their best to introduce the International Young Scholar to colleagues and to include them in professional activities and social events as appropriate at the SRA biennial meeting. Click here if you’re interested in being an IYSP Scholar. Click here if you’re interested in being an IYSP Mentor. |