Gaining research experience before graduate school.

[kchro1]

I want to apply for a PhD program for Fall 2023 but I am having trouble finding research opportunities to put on my applications as experience. Other than my university, where could I call to have these opportunities? I called private psychologist offices but they don’t have anyone practicing research and don’t know where to refer me for this.

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[Justanothergrad]

Private practices wont have much going on and really, you will need to look at academic units - universities, Veteran Affair medical centers (depending on what they have going) and academic medical centers. What barriers did you run into at your university / nearby universities?

 

[ThatPsyGuy]

Private practices wont have much going on and really, you will need to look at academic units - universities, Veteran Affair medical centers (depending on what they have going) and academic medical centers. What barriers did you run into at your university / nearby universities?

The seminar that you posted a bit ago just went over where to find these opportunities today.

• They mentioned that there are paid research opportunities that take post-bach students in some cities. Check LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc for those.
• They mentioned checking at local schools and universities, of course
• They also mentioned just networking and asking around. Go on Twitter, Forums, etc.

There's opportunities around, you may have to do some searching though.