Canadian Psychological Association

NEW Participate in Psychological Research: New and Current Submissions to CPA's R2P2!

• NEW Factors in Optimal Collaboration Between Psychologists and Primary Healthcare Physicians
• NEW An Examination of Factors Affecting the Hiring Process
• NEW Pain Perception and Pain Recall
• NEW Influences on Perceptions of Information and Communication Technology in Therapeutic Practice
• NEW Mental Health Professionals' Perceptions of Childhood Trauma Survivors
• Prototypicality of Cluster B personality traits
• Self-perceptions and the Future Self: Implications for Health and Well-being
• Duty to Warn: The Role of Tarasoff Principles, Biases, and Knowledge among Practicing Canadian Psychologists
• Participants Needed for Hormones & Sociosexuality Study
• The Personality Pathology Study
• A Survey of Current Practices in Canadian Aboriginal Mental Health

NSERC Invites the CPA to Provide Feedback on Plan to Allocate Budgets among Evaluation Groups Under the Discovery Grants Program

In November 2012, the CPA was contacted by NSERC with two invitations: 1) to review the 2012 report of the Council of Canadian Academies in which psychology and cognitive sciences were among the six research fiels in which Canada excels, and 2) provide feedback on NSERC's plan to allocate budgets among evaluation groups under the Discovery Grants program.  Click here to view CPA's letter outlining its review and feedback. 

The VISAGE (Violence At work according to Sex and Gender) research team of the Trauma Study Centre

offers scholarships for graduate students ($17,500) and postgraduate students ($22,500) for a period of one year, renewable. Deadline for applications is February 1, 2013.

CPA, as CCR co-Chair, Organizes and Hosts Breakfast Meeting with Representatives of Various Funding Agencies

On November 21, 2012, the CPA, as co-Chair of the Canadian Consortium for Research (CCR), organized and hosted a breakfast meeting with the following funding agency representatives:

• SSHRC: Dr. Chad Gaffield, President
• NSERC: Dr. Suzanne Fortier, President
• CFI: Dr. Gilles Patry, President
• MITACS

Unfortunately, the CIHR was unable to send a representative to attend the breakfast.  Each presenter was asked to speak for approximately 10 minutes on the status of research and research funding in Canada.  Following the presentations, CCR members participated in a roundtable discussion with the presenters.  The CPA, along with the CCR's other co-Chair, will synthesize the event's presentations and discussion, and explore potential follow-ups.  Check back for future updates.

Participate in a Study Evaluating Rehabilitation Outcome following Severe Trauma (EROS)

Researchers at the Centre for Trauma Science in London, England, are conducting a research study Evaluating Rehabilitation Outcome following Severe trauma (EROS). They are aiming to engage as many as possible international organisations or professionals to help develop an ICF (ICF= International Classification of Function, Disability and Health) core set for people with major traumatic injuries. The involvement requires completion of an on-line questionnaire. The questions are based on the existing Comprehensive ICF acute and post acute core sets.

More information on the ICF core set development can be found at:
http://www.icf-research-branch.org/icf-core-sets-projects.html

To participate in the survey, click on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MultipleTrauma

CPA Attends CIHR Pathways to Partners Forum on Aboriginal Peoples' Health

On October 16-17, 2012, CPA's Deputy CEO and Science Directorate Director attended a by-invite-only 2-day forum: Pathways to Partners Forum on Aboriginal Peoples' Health. The purpose of the forum, which was jointly organized and sponsored by three CIHR Institutes (Institutes of Aboriginal Peoples' Health, Population and Public Health, Gender and Health) was to discuss and contribute to the development of an RFP that will look at 4 health issues among Aboriginal Peoples: suicide, oral health, obesity and tuberculosis. CPA will post information on this research funding opportunity as received.

Psychology and Cognitive Sciences among 6 Research Fields in which Canada Excels

A newly released report by the Council of Canadian Academies entitled, The State of Science and Technology in Canada, 2012 provides a thorough analysis of the scientific disciplines and technological applications where Canada excels in a global context. In 2010, Industry Canada via the Minister of Industry, asked the Council of Canadian Academies to assess the state of science and technology in Canada and to consider all fields in which research is conducted.

The six research fields in which Canada excels are: clinical medicine, historical studies,
information and communication technologies (ICT), physics and astronomy, psychology and
cognitive sciences, and visual and performing arts.

Click here to read the news release and access the full report.

Conference Organizers: Financial Support Available!

CPA is pleased to announce that it will make available up to $2,000 annually in support of psychology-related conferences that specifically target engagement and participation of undergraduate psychology students.  Each successful request will receive up to $500. Applications from conference organizers should include a brief description of the conference, detail how the conference has engaged the participation of undergraduate psychology students and indicate to which conference activities the funds will be applied. Applications must be received by October 31, 2012 (note new date). For more information, please contact Dr. Lisa Votta-Bleeker at executiveoffice@cpa.ca.

CIHR Updates #3 and #4 re: New Version of Canadian Common CV (CCV)

On June 19, 2012, the CIHR launched a revised version of the Common CV. Please click here for  updates sent by CIHR on August 31st, 2012 and September 10th, 2012 regarding issues with the new version. 

Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research Forum 2012

Hosted by Queen's University and the Royal Military College of Canada
Forum Date: November 26-28, 2012
Location: Kingston, Ontatio
For more information: www.cimvhr.ca

Participate in Psychological Research: Two New Submissions to CPA's R2P2!

• Mentoring relationships and graduate students’ mental health and well-being
• Prototypicality of Cluster B personality traits

CPA Letter to NSERC Regarding the Cancellation of the Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program

Click here to view CPA's letter to NSERC regarding NSERC's recent announcement/decision to cancel the RTI program following the 2013 competition.

Members are reminded that NSERC is currently consulting with the research community to gather feedback on two proposed options for the future of the Research Tools and Instruments  (RTI) Grants Program. From June 29 to September 28, 2012, we invite you to review the proposed options and vote by completing the RTI Grants Program survey (powered by Survey Monkey). A portable document format (PDF) version of a document outlining both options is also available. 

Please take a moment to complete the online consultation or write an individualized letter to NSERC.

CIHR Operating Grant: Population Health Intervention Research (Fall 2012 Competition)

The CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health is pleased to announce the launch of the Operating Grant: Population Health Intervention Research competition.  This Initiative is being funded in partnership with the CIHR Ethics Office and CIHR Institutes of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health and Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes, Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis, Cancer Research, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Institute for Health Information – Canadian Population Health Initiative, the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation.

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the prompt initiation of population health intervention research on rapidly unfolding programs, policies and resource distribution approaches that have been initiated by others (e.g., policy makers) and have the potential to impact health and health equity at the population level. 

This funding opportunity has a two- step application process: Phase 1 requires you to complete a Letter of Intent (LOI), and Phase 2 requires you to complete an Application upon invitation.  The deadlines are as follows:

	Phase 1: Letter of Intent	Phase 2: Application
Application Deadline	2012-09-14	2012-12-14
Anticipated Notice of Decision	2012-10-26	2013-03-29
Funding Start Date		2013-03-01

More information about this competition can be found on the CIHR website, in the section called “Find Funding” at http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/193.html.

For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Kim Gaudreau
Associate, Strategic Initiatives
CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health
Telephone: 613-957-6128
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: ipphfunding@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

CIHR Training Grant in Interdisciplinary Primary Health Care Research - “TUTOR‐PHC” (Transdisciplinary Understanding and Training on Research– Primary Health Care)

Program information and application forms for TUTOR-PHC are now available on TUTOR-PHC’s website at 
http://www.uwo.ca/fammed/csfm/tutor-phc/applications/applicationforms.html

Who should apply?

• Graduate Students from Canadian Universities that are interested/engaged in primary health care research regardless of their home discipline
• Post‐doctoral fellows, policy-makers, OR clinicians* that are interested/ engaged in primary health care research

*Clinicians can include any type of Health Professional in Primary Health Care (i.e. Physician, Nurse, Social Worker, Dietician, Occupational Therapist, etc.). Please see our website for more information.

The deadline for applications is October 31, 2012 (program runs from May 2013 to April 2014).

CIHR releases the "What CIHR Heard: Analysis of Feedback on the Design Discussion Document"

It has been five months since the release of the Design Discussion Document which presented the proposed changes to the CIHR Open Suite of Programs and Peer Review Process.

CIHR has now published the "What CIHR Heard: Analysis of Feedback on the Design Discussion Document." This document presents a summary of the feedback received from CIHR's researcher and stakeholder communities regarding the proposed changes to the Open Suite of Programs and peer review process. Please visit CIHR's website at http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?TizV-WcKI-1E0QM36 to read the report along with a message from our President Dr. Alain Beaudet and a question and answer (Q&A) document.

Note: CPA participated in a Blue Ribbon Panel of the Canadian Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences (CFHSS) responding to the CIHR Proposed Changes to its Open Suite of Programs and Enhancements to the Peer Review Process.  Click here to read the CFHSS submission. 

CIHR Update re: New Version of Canadian Common CV (CCV)

On June 19, 2012, the CIHR launched a revised version of the Common CV. Please click here for an update sent by CIHR on July 31st regarding issues with the new version. 

Harper Government Announces Funding to Create the Brain Research Fund.

The Harper Government will provide up to $100 million over the next six years to create the Canada Brain Research Fund.

This Fund will provide dollar-for-dollar matching funding to the Brain Canada Foundation to support Canadian neuroscience research and advance knowledge and treatment of brain disease and mental disorders. The Brain Canada Foundation will raise matching funds from private donors and charitable contributions. Click here for more information.

CIHR Fellowship Program Moving to One Competition per Year

In an effort to align the timing of CIHR's fellowship competition with its federal counterparts, NSERC and SSHRC, beginning in the Fall 2013, the CIHR Fellowship competition will only accept applications once per year (in October). 

Despite this change, the number of fellowships awarded will be maintained at approximately 170 per year and the overall budget allocated to this program will remain unchanged at $21M over five years. 

For questions, please contact the CIHR Fellowships team at the following address: Fellowships@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or visit CIHR's FAQ, http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?TFPc-Vq1g-1E0QM39.

NSERC Consultation on the Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program

NSERC is currently consulting with the research community to gather feedback on two proposed options for the future of the Research Tools and Instruments  (RTI) Grants Program. From June 29 to September 28, 2012, we invite you to review the proposed options and vote by completing the RTI Grants Program survey (powered by Survey Monkey).

A portable document format (PDF) version of a document outlining both options is also available. 

Editor Needed for Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology (CJEP)

Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology
Call for Nominations: 2013-2016

The Board of Directors of the Canadian Psychological Association has opened nominations for the Editorship of Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology for the years 2013-2016. Candidates should be available to start receiving manuscripts in 2012, to prepare for issues to be published in 2013.

The Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology is published in collaboration with Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (BBCS) within a printing agreement with the American Psychological Association (APA).

Editors are normally members of both the Canadian Psychological Association and the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science.

Nominations should be received before August 1, 2012. Click here for more information on the nomination procedures.

CPA Hosts Town Hall Meeting at CPA Convention with Representatives from Three National Funding Agencies

One of the greatest opportunities for psychology is that our work falls in the domain of all three of the federal granting councils; that also is one of our greatest challenges. The breadth of the research in our field requires us to take a “big picture” view. It is hoped that this town hall meeting will begin a conversation on how we can work together with the agencies to create and sustain innovative research in psychological science and discuss the way that psychologists can help shape the science landscape in Canada. The presentations by the three panelists representing CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC gave us a sense of where each of the councils sees science in general, and psychology in particular, contributing to innovation and leadership in Canadian Science; including the challenges and opportunities that psychologists, as both academics and practitioners, will encounter over the next decade or so. Following the presentations the panelists took questions from the floor.

Panelists:

• Ms. Isabelle Blain, Vice-Presidents, NSERC (via videoconference)
• Dr. Chad Gaffield, President of SSHRC
• Dr. Anthony Phillips, Scientific Director of the Institute of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction, CIHR

Date: Friday June 15, 2012
Location: World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, NS

CPA Attends Health Research Caucus Reception and Kiosk Session on Brain Research

On May 14, 2012, Dr. Lisa Votta-Bleeker attended the Health Research Caucus, hosted and organized by Senator Kelvin Ogilvie, Chair of the Research Caucus.  The reception and kiosk session, which was held at Parliament Hill, focussed on three areas of brain research: the aging brain and dementia, traumatic brain injury, and child brain development.  

CPA Meets with Chair of Health Research Caucus

On May 15, 2012, Dr. Karen Cohen, Dr. Lisa Votta-Bleeker, and Ms. Meagan Hatch met with Senator Kelvin Ogilvie, Chair or the Research Caucus to discuss issues related to access to mental health services, mental health research, and knowledge translation.

Response to CIHR Proposed Changes to its Open Suite of Programs and Enhancements to the Peer Review Process

CPA participates on a Blue Ribbon Panel of the Canadian Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences (CFHSS) responding to the CIHR Proposed Changes to its Open Suite of Programs and Enhancements to the Peer Review Process.  Click here to read the CFHSS submission. 

CPA Attends Briefing on Report, The Health of Canada's Young People: a mental health focus

On May 9, 2012, Dr. Lisa Votta-Bleeker attended a technical briefing on key findings from the 2010 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) report - The Health of Canada's Young People: a mental health focus. The report was released by the Public Health Agency of Canada on February 15, 2012. As a follow-up to the launch of the report, PHAC invited prinicipal researchers from Queens' University to present on its key findings. Presenters included: John Freeman, Willaim Pickett, Ian Janssen and Wendy Craig.

CPA Elected Chair of Canadian Consortium of Research (CCR)

(March 2012): The CPA has long since been a member of the Steering Committee of the CCR. Most recently, Dr. Lisa Votta-Bleeker held this position.  With Dr. Votta-Bleeker's maternity leave from April 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012 (inclusive), CPA's CEO, Dr. Karen Cohen, oversaw this position. During this time, Dr. Cohen was elected Chairperson of the CCR. In this capacity, Dr. Cohen took a lead role in the CCR 2012 federal budget response. She also participated in a CCR meeting with the President of SSHRC at which time topics related to student support, research funding, and SSHRC restructuring were discussed. Current topics under discussion for the CCR are NSERC and CIHR funding for equipment.   Dr. Votta-Bleeker will resume her participation in the CCR upon her return from maternity leave.

CPA Becomes a Charter Member of the Science Media Centre of Canada

In November 2011, the CPA became a Charter Member of the Science Media Centre of Canada. With this Charter Membership, CPA has an opportunity to let SMCC know about developments in psychological science with which to inform media and, ultimately, the public. Click here for more information.

New CPA Section

The CPA would like to announce the formation of a new Section - Quantitative Methods. This Section will help bring together those interested in studying statistical methods for analyzing data in psychology, including providing opportunities for research and teaching partnerships, providing a method for unifying and organizing quantitative methods talks at the CPA convention, and furthering the development of novel approaches for analyzing psychological data.

Canadian Mental Illness and Mental Health Alliance (CAMIMH) Announces this Year's Mental Health Champions

(April 20, 2012): The CPA is pleased to announce the Canadian Alliance of Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) Champions for this year. Please visit the Mental Illness Awareness Week website for information about the winners and their award categories or click here to read the press release. CPA is a member of CAMIMH and CPA CEO, Karen Cohen, is the 2012 Chairperson of CAMIMH's Mental Illness Awareness Week. Click here for more information.

Canadian Consortium Research (CCR) Response to 2012 Federal Budget

(April 2012): On March 29, 2012, the Canadian Consortium for Research (CCR), of which the CPA is a Steering Committee Member (and upcoming Chair), met to develop a response to the 2012 Federal Budget.  Click here to view the response.  

Call for Submissions: 2nd Annual High School Science Awards

The CPA is excited to announce the 2nd Annual High School Science Awards, Sponsored by Scotiabank. Click here for more information and official rules.