Student Resources
Two things live here: a curated set of resources for anyone considering graduate school in psychology, and the practical materials for students already working in the lab.
Thinking about graduate school?
Graduate programs in psychology vary widely. I have curated a set of resources that I think may help.
Exploring your options
- American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) Student Resources
- AP-LS Guide to Graduate Programs in Forensic and Legal Psychology — 7th edition, revised 2025
- Uncensored Advice for Applying to Graduate School in Clinical Psychology (M. Prinstein, PhD) — PDF
- Advice for prospective students (J. Schleider, PhD, Lab for Scalable Mental Health)
- So you want to go to clinical psychology grad school? …Or something? (J. Schleider, PhD)
- Clinical Psych PhD Programs — interactive map
Getting research experience
- Post-Graduate Research Positions in Psychology — a regularly updated listing
Finding support
Mentorship programs for students from backgrounds underrepresented in psychology.
Application guidance
- Open Access Tips & Materials for Clinical Psych PhD Applications (M. Dobias, MA)
- Clinical Psychology Graduate School Personal Statement Examples (C. Rodriguez-Seijas, PhD & J. Schleider, PhD)
- Tips on writing an email of interest to potential graduate school advisors (S. Evans, PhD)
- Harvard Psychology’s PhD Resources and Online Tips Page (PRO-TiP)
- A Guide for Underrepresented Students Applying to Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology — PDF
- Overall Guide for Clinical Psychology PhD (Hamilton Lab & Science Simplified Network)
- Selecting Mentors (A. De Los Reyes, PhD) — video
- The Psychology PhD podcast — Columbia University
- Psychin’ Out — podcast
Already working in the lab?
For research assistants, graduate students and trainees in the YFaCS Lab.
New to the lab?
Start with your onboarding. Your supervisor will send an invitation with a link to set your password.
What we expect
We value reliability, careful work, curiosity, and asking questions early. The complete lab policies and norms are covered during onboarding.