Graduate Students and Early Career Psychologists Section
Supporting the next generation of clinical psychologists
The Graduate Students and Early Career Psychologists Section is dedicated to supporting emerging professionals in Division 12. Its goals include:
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Evaluating, organizing, and launching initiatives to increase the number of graduate students and early career psychologists who transition to full membership
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Encouraging early career psychologists to join Division 12 for the first time
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Collaborating with the SCP Membership Committee on recruitment and retention initiatives
Our commitments
Inclusion & Awareness
The Section works to ensure greater inclusion of graduate students and early career psychologists across the Division. We promote awareness of the benefits of Division 12 membership for these groups and are committed to expanding those benefits.
Representation & Connection
The Section represents the interests and concerns of graduate students and early career psychologists, providing a forum for announcements, resources, and communication within the clinical psychology community.
Congratulations to our 2026 Travel Award winners!
Allison Colberg, MA
“Thank you to the Graduate Student and ECP Section for the Travel Award! This funding is helping me cover the cost of attending my first APA convention, including presenting on my research. It is wonderful having support from the Division 12 community as I navigate graduate school and the start of my career as a clinical psychologist.”
Kawon Kim
“”I am very grateful to receive the Graduate Student and ECP Section Travel Grant award this year. As an international student, attending the APA Convention has always felt both exciting and intimidating and this support makes it much more possible for me to fully participate in the professional community I am still growing into. I truly appreciate this opportunity and the support from the GS&ECP Section!”
