Registration Now Open for DIP Conference

The SIOP Diversifying I-O Psychology (DIP) Program will host its 6^th annual virtual conference designed to heighten awareness about I-O psychology among undergraduate students. The DIP mission is to increase diversity within the field of I-O psychology, and ultimately SIOP, by increasing the diversity of students who are applying to and accepted into funded I-O psychology doctoral programs. This two-day event will provide students with an inside look at the field and provide guidance about the path from exploring I-O psychology to applying for graduate programs.

The virtual conference will take place from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET November 9 and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET November 10, 2026. Attendees can register for this Zoom event at the DIP event page. there are separate registration links for each day.

Day 1 of the DIP virtual conference will focus on the I-O psychology PhD experience. Attendees will hear from distinguished speakers about what a career in I-O psychology looks like, how to pursue a career in I-O psychology, and what to expect in a PhD program.

Day 2 will focus on the application process, including how to find programs that are a good fit, the application process, interviewing, and preparing to start the program. Students are encouraged to attend both days, especially if they are interested in applying to become a DIP scholar.

If you know an undergraduate student who could benefit from this free, virtual conference, encourage them to learn more and register.

A select group of conference participants will have the opportunity to continue onto Phases 2 and 3 of the DIP programs as a scholar. Phase 2 is a 10-week research experience, paired with a mentor, to take place in January 2027; Phase 3 is a conference immersion opportunity to take place at the 2027 SIOP Annual Conference in April.

Did you know?
The DIP Program was introduced in 2021 and was unanimously approved by the SIOP Executive Board as a pipeline program to support undergraduate students interested in I-O psychology. Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) data collected via the National Science Foundation show that in 2019, 183 respondents reported earning a doctorate in I-O psychology. Of these respondents, approximately 10% were Black, 10% Hispanic, and less than 1% American Indian or Alaska Native. Each of these percentages is less than their respective percentages in the U.S. population. The mission of the Diversifying I-O Psychology Program is to build a larger, more diverse talent pipeline within the field of I-O psychology and SIOP by increasing the number of Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native American students applying to and entering funded I-O doctoral programs.