About

CENTER FOR THE STUDY AND PREVENTION OF SUICIDE (CSPS)

Suicide and attempted suicide are major public health problems, as recognized by the U.S. Surgeon General and the U.S. Congress. Currently, there are few researchers devoting their efforts to investigating risk factors associated with suicidal behavior; to developing new approaches for preventing suicide or attempted suicide; to developing and testing clinical interventions with higher risk clinical or community populations; or to evaluating ongoing efforts to reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with suicide and attempted suicide, and their antecedents.

The SRI/SP focuses on both research training and career development issues, where each participant works with identified mentors drawn from its national faculty including researchers from the CSPS, from other major suicide research centers in the U.S. and abroad, and program staff from NIH.

Funding is available for participants to attend this week-long training institute. Two groups of participants will be included: “Level 1”— early postdoctoral fellows or the equivalent, with backgrounds in psychiatry, clinical or counseling psychology, social psychology, epidemiology, public health, or related areas; or uniquely qualified individuals who are in the midst of residency training in psychiatry, or in graduate training or medical school; and, “Level 2” — advanced post-doctoral fellows or similarly qualified junior faculty who are preparing career development awards or NIH-type grants early in their careers, or prior Level 1 participants where advanced training is especially warranted.

Cost to Participants

• Support for airfare, lodging and meals will be provided.
• Teams are expected to pay a $75 registration fee following acceptance.
• Minimal out-of-pocket expenses should be expected.

More Info

Download the Brochure (PDF) for further information.