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Benefits of Joining The R.O.A.D.

  • Hands on experience with psychological research

  • Apply knowledge learned in class to real life situations

  • Learn more about topics common in the field of psychology such as anxiety, depression, mindfulness, self-help, and stepped care

  • Gain a meaningful mentoring relationship with a core faculty member of the psychology department

  • Increase writing and presentation ability

  • Learn more about statistics and statistical programs

  • Gain valuable experience before applying to doctoral and master's programs

  • Opportunities for leadership experiences

  • Join a fun and supportive group of graduate and undergraduate students and make lifelong friends

Join as a Junior Research Assistant (JRA)

Benefits​​

  • Learn more about Ph.D. programs and what they have to offer

  • Gain valuable experience for applying to graduate programs

  • Learn about user experiences with mental health mobile applications

  • Explore your interest in research

  • Opportunities for further involvement in the lab

The Role

  • Work on individual projects investigating either (1) Content on personal statements and program websites for psychology doctoral programs or (2) Content analysis on Tiktok videos that talk about depression

  • Time commitment varies throughout the semester with a maximum of 5 hours of lab work a week

Minimum Qualifications​

  • Interest in getting research experience

  • At least freshman status

  • A commitment of at least one semester to the research team (Fall or Spring Semester)

Join as a Research Assistant (RA)

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3.2 or above GPA

  • Interest in pursuing graduate education (MA or Ph.D/PsyD)

  • At least sophomore status

  • Must commit to 2 hours for lab meetings and 8 hours outside of meetings

  • A commitment of one year to the research team (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3.3 and above overall GPA (3.5 in major)

  • Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology or MA program with Thesis Requirement

  • Completed at least the Research Methods and Stats I courses in major

  • The ability to commit 8+ hours outside of lab meetings

  • A commitment of 2 years to the research team

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RAs must be available for weekly in-person lab meetings on:

Wednesdays from 2:45pm to 4:45pm during the semester

*Dr. Haugh is accepting a doctoral student for admission in Fall 2026.

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