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Call for Applications: 2022 Health and Behavior International Collaborative Award

By 13 April 2022August 1st, 2023No Comments

Applications are now open for the 2022 Health and Behavior International Collaborative Award! This year, there are six awards, sponsored by the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM), the International Behavioural Trials Network (IBTN), the Society for Health Psychology of the American Psychological Association (SfHP), the American Psychosomatic Society (APS), the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM), and the German Society of Behavioral Medicine (DGVM).

The purpose of the award is to facilitate a collaboration between an early career researcher/professional and an international laboratory or research group under the guidance of an identified international mentor. In 2022, winners will receive $1,000 USD to offset costs of collaborative activities. Applicants can be trainees or early career researchers or professionals within 5 years of completing their terminal degree (career disruptions excluded). Please note that the format of this award has been modified in 2022 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and international travel will not be permitted as part of the award activities.

Applications are due May 2, 2022. Applicants will be notified via email by the Health and Behavior International Collaborative Award Committee regarding the outcome of their applications in June 2022.

For more information about the award and instructions for applying, please visit the HBIC website: https://www.ibtnetwork.org/home/training-initiatives/hbic-award-overview/

Enquiries can be directed to H.B.InternationalAward@gmail.com.

Briony Hill

Briony Hill, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Hill's research interests centre on weight stigma before, during and after pregnancy. She also has a strong interest in understanding the mechanisms that lead to the attainment of healthy diet and physical activity practices and weight for women during their reproductive years.