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Bachelors

University of Birmingham - Psychology + Year Abroad

Aston University - Psychology + Sociology

Birmingham City University - Psychology + Criminology

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UK Studies

University of Portsmouth - Psychology and Learning Disability MSc (Distance Learning)

Two year course

Join one of the few Master’s programmes to study learning disability, neurodiversity and autism from a psychological perspective

PHD Psychology (Autism focus)

Supervisor: Dr Steven Kapp

As a MA (2013) and PhD (2016) student in Human Development and Psychology within Education at University of California, Los Angeles

Brunel University, London

Psychology PhD - Two researchers specialising in cross-cultural psychology

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University Shortlist

UCONN

Human Development and Family Sciences specialising in Diversity and Culture

University of Illinois - Chicago

Disability Studies*

Psychology*

* with Graduate Interdepartmental Concentration in Black Studies

University Faculty

Claire Laurier Decoteau, PhD Professor & Interim Department Head Sociology

Funding

Graduate assistantships are the primary means of financial support for PhD students. The department offers appointments in both teaching and research (or a combination of both). Assistantships are competitive and many are awarded at the time of acceptance into the program, so you should submit your materials early for full consideration.

University of Chicago

Comparative Human Development - Cultural Psychology, Psychological Anthropology, Immigration Studies Focus.

Funding

All newly enrolled PhD students are guaranteed funding support from the University of Chicago, external sources, or a combination of the two for the duration of their program, regardless of citizenship or other factors. Funding support includes a full-tuition scholarship, health insurance (for the student only), coverage of the Graduate Student Services Fee, and a living stipend. The guaranteed minimum stipend level for the 2023-2024 year is $37,000.

Florida International University - PhD in Psychology: Applied Social and Cultural Psychology

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Cross-Cultural Psychology

The best advice for the interested and beginning graduate student seems to be this:

First find a strong program in psychology that has a solid reputation for specializing in a traditional substantive area that matches your career interests. Such areas include clinical, social, developmental, experimental, etc.

Second, look at the interests of all the department faculty members and determine to what extent each is interested in, familiar with, or at least hospitable to the cross-cultural approach in psychology. If you find a program with substantial interest in the area, then you may have found a place with which you would be satisfied. However, if you find that the faculty has little or no interest in the area then you should consider avoiding it because you would likely be frustrated.

In addition to checking out the interests and background of each member of the department, carefully examine the curriculum and carefully read how each course is described. In assessing programs, look for any courses, or course descriptions, which strongly suggest that issues of culture and diversity will be addressed, or that a broad international scope is an important part of the course.

your best bet may be to find a department of psychology which has at least one faculty member -- preferably in your interest area -- who has demonstrated an active interest in either cross-cultural or cultural psychology. Then you should consider getting in touch with that person, by phone, e-mail, or regular mail. A personal interview may be arranged.

If you have not already done so, you may consider joining the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP). It has attractively low rates for students and individuals with relatively low income. Membership in IACCP includes subscriptions to the bimonthly Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology and the Cross-Cultural Psychology Bulletin. Members also receive a very helpful membership directory which contains helpful information about members throughout the world.

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Assignment Help: Critical Review

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Personal Statement

who you are

what you can offer

your career aims

Example

I am a highly motivated 2:1 forensic science graduate from Groveshire University, looking to secure a graduate position that enables me to use and develop my analytical, attention to detail and communication skills. I have gained relevant experience in both scientific and hospital laboratories, which allowed me to build on my problem solving, concentration and team working skills. My career goal is to assume a role that enables me to analyse and interpret forensic data and to eventually move into crime scene investigation.

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Leadership

🌟 Write critical reviews of research articles

🌟 Tweet key points from research articles I'm reading and pose questions for discussion

🌟 Host a research paper/book chapter reading group

🌟 Host a podcast where I summarise key points from research articles and make connections with Autism and mental health. I.e multi-soul complexes and multiple personality disorder, mental illness as spiritual calling in African worldsense.

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University of Toronto Accommodation

Homestay Network Canada:

Bed and Breakfast with ensuite bathroom = $ 1130 p/m

torontoinfo@canadahomestaynetwork.ca

Summer Residence (May-August)

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By challenging conventional wisdom we will open ourselves to a world of possibility. Sometimes it will be uncomfortable. We will see that our conventional wisdom is just conventional - that what we think is natural is merely cultural; temporal, not eternal; particular, not universal. We will explore how the world has existed in the past, and inquire if it possesses any tools we can repossess.

Trad Mag

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Restorying Autism

Networks

The African and Diasporic Religious Studies Association (ADRSA)

Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) - East Harlem, New York City

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Kingston, Ontario

Rental

As of July 2023, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kingston, ON is $1,565.

University living

Hair

https://www.trendsetterhairclinic.com/

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Frequently asked questions when applying for PhD scholarships in Canada

Start applying early to stand a chance at scoring a scholarship. By starting early, you will have more time and opportunities available to you.

The second tip would be to apply for as many scholarships as possible. The more you apply, the higher your chances of winning a scholarship.

5. Can a PhD student work full-time in Canada?

As a PhD student in Canada, you will be eligible to work on and off campus as long as you have a valid study permit. However, while the semester is running, you will only be able to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week. During semester breaks, students can work full-time.

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Queens University

Queries

World Indigenous Studies Education PhD - Under Construction?

Is the minimum funding package offered to PhD students a loan?

Are there any opportunities to undertake international fieldwork?

Tuition

International Doctoral Program Annual Fees - $8,011.79

Funding

Funding Packages

Funding packages are awarded to students based on academic merit and they may consist of any or a combination of the following: scholarships, fellowships, external awards the student may bring with them, internal awards, research assistantships, teaching assistantships or graduate teaching fellowships.

The minimum guaranteed funding package for eligible full-time PhD students is $20,000 per year (first 12 terms), with most students receiving additional funded opportunities.

It is important to note that you must apply for all major external and internal scholarships (where appropriate) for which you are eligible in order to qualify for the minimum guarantee. Any external awards received will be applied to funding offers (i.e., the external award is not on top of the original $20,000 minimum guarantee); however, funding offers overall for students with external awards are likely to be higher than those who do not receive them.

Scholarships

The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is one of the most prominent scholarship offered by the Canadian government. This fully funded scholarship is open to all international PhD students.

Applicants will be selected based on academic excellence, research potential and leadership abilities. This scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year for three years.

The application window for the 2023 to 2024 term will close on May 1.

Home Stay

https://canadahomestaynetwork.ca/for-students/#services

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Self-funded Study

Charities

Sponsors & Undertakes Research

Race Equality Foundation

The National Autistic Society

Autistica

Ambitious About Autism

Autism Plus Limited

Scope

Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship

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Research Assistant

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Monique Botha

A mixed method study exploring the intersectional impact racism, classism and ableism has on the quality of life of Black Autistics in Britain.

Overarching Question - What impact does Racism, Classism and Ableism have on Black Autistic Lives in Britain?

Objectives

A) Qualitatively understand the contexts, lives and stories of Black Autistics in Britain

B) Quantitatively understand the predictors of good and bad quality of life for Black Autistics in Britain.

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Dr Katherine Allen

Exploring the impact Racism and Ableism have on Black Autistics in Britain: A Qualitative Study

Explore - Qualitative

Outcomes - Quantitative

An experiential route might be better

Discipline - Social Science or Health

Qualitative Research

Photo-Voice: Cater to the alternative ways Autistic people would like to express themselves.

Or Develop original methodology for working with Black Autistics

Resources

Alan Bryman Social Research Methods

Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research