What is I-O?

Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of the workplace. Rigor and methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business, including talent management, coaching, assessment, selection, training, organizational development, performance, and work-life balance.

Coming Soon...
Leslie W. Joyce and Paul W. Thayer Graduate Fellowship in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Joyce Bono
University of Minnesota

The SIOP Foundation is pleased to announce a new Graduate Student Fellowship for the benefit of doctoral students in I-O psychology. This unique annual fellowship will provide $10,000 in support to a graduate student who is specializing in training and development and/or selection and placement. The award is intended for doctoral students who have some applied experience and who are committed to a career in the practice of I-O psychology. 

This fellowship is made available through Leslies great generosity in recognition of the mentoring relationship that she had with Paul in graduate school and continuing throughout her career. 

Please look for details of this award, including eligibility criteria and application procedures in the October issue of TIP. The application deadline for this award will be in February 2007, with the inaugural fellowship being awarded to a student for the 20072008 academic year. 

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