Call for Papers: Charles Hughes Fellowship and John Spiegel Fellowship for the Society for the Study of Psychiatry and Culture Annual Meeting

Call for Papers: Charles Hughes Fellowship and John Spiegel Fellowship for the Society for the Study of Psychiatry and Culture Annual Meeting Providence, Rhode Island, April 23-25, 2015 Paper Submission Deadline: September 15, 2014 Culture and Global Mental Health The theme of the annual meeting is Culture and Global Mental Health. We are particularly interested in submissions based on clinical activities, teaching, and research that address the relationship between cultural psychiatry and global mental health, including issues pertaining to mutual contributions, challenges, and collaborations. The deadline for fellowship paper submission is September 15, 2014. Trainees in clinical and social sciences are invited to submit papers for consideration for the Charles Hughes and John Spiegel Fellowships. Fellowships cover meeting registration costs and a $500 award for travel and other expenses. The Charles Hughes Fellowship is an annual award presented to a graduate student who has an interest in and commitment to cultural psychiatry and mental health. Graduate students in anthropology, public health, psychology, and related disciplines are encouraged to apply. The John Spiegel Fellowship is an annual award presented to a medical student, resident, or fellow in clinical training who is dedicated to improving clinical care through culturally-informed practice. For submissions and questions, please contact Brandon Kohrt, at [e-mail]. For ad...

Source: ScanGrants feed - July 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Society for the Study of Psychiatry and Culture Source Type: funding