Collaborative Research Program
The ISSS Collaborative Research Program (CRP) provides an opportunity for Doctoral Students and Early Career Researchers (less than 5 years post-PhD) to work with leading researchers in the field on a dedicated research project. Now in its third year, the CRP offers developing researchers a chance to expand their networks and learn from researchers outside their supervisory team. Hear from our 2020-2021 participants below.
Applications for the 2022-2023 CRP are now open!
Projects Available:
Culture and NSSI
NSSI Among Young Lesbian & Bisexual Women and Gender Diverse Adults
Impacts on Teen Disclosure of Self-Injurious Thoughts & Behaviours
Using Real-Time Monitoring to Study Psychosocial States in the Lives of Young Adults
Marc Wilson
Victoria University of Wellington
Lindsay Taliaferro
University of Central Florida
Kathryn Fox
University of Denver
Glenn Kiekens & Laurence Claes
KU Leuven, Belgium
Applications due May 30th
Current Projects | 2021/22
A/Prof. Ana Ortin Peralta
in collaboration with Prof. Elizabeth Lloyd-Richardson & Prof. Stephen Lewis
Being part of CRP has been a key part of my career. It is a unique opportunity to work with excellent mentors and create new connections in the field. Dr. Lloyd-Richardson and Dr. Lewis were very supportive and walked me through every step of the project. I 100% recommend joining CRP.
Project:
University stakeholder perspectives about non-suicidal self-injury: A qualitative investigation of stigma
Meheli Saha
in collaboration with Prof. Stephen Lewis
This program helped me work with one of the best supervisors in the field. It helped me find other like-minded people interested in this field and I was able to present my findings at the ISSS conference. Overall, it was one of the most enriching research experiences of my life.
Project:
Support-seeking in the context of self-injury recovery: Perspectives from individuals with lived-experience
Julia Case
in collaboration with Prof. Marc Wilson
I have really enjoyed being a part of CRP! This has been a wonderful opportunity for me to connect with other researchers who study self-injury and I’m grateful to have learnt new research methods. I would highly recommend applying for and participating in this program - it’s been great!
Project:
Social network characteristics in non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents
Rania Christoforou
in collaboration with Prof. Penelope Hasking & A/Prof Mark Boyes
Being part of CRP was a great opportunity for me. Not only did it help me to learn more about the NSSI, it helped me to develop as a researcher. I was able to improve my paper writing and discuss my ideas with experts. I would definitely recommend this experience to others!
Project:
Emotion profiles of university students engaging in non-suicidal self-injury: Association with functions of self-Injury and other mental health concerns