Dr. E.J. Nichols Foundation for Cultural Competence in Leadership Grant Early Career Psychologists

Overview

Dr. Nichols’ distinguished career has focused on enhancing our understanding of diverse worldviews through his hallmark paradigm: The Philosophical Aspects of Cultural Difference. This framework examines the essence of ethnic distinction through the classical disciplines of axiology, epistemology, and logic. His work emphasizes recognizing and valuing ethnic diversity in America, a multiethnic, pluralistic, and linguistically diverse society. The Dr. Nichols Grant seeks to honor his legacy by supporting early career psychologists who commit to promoting cultural difference and generational healing in their professional practice and research.

Purpose

This grant aims to promote systems for interpreting cultural difference in ways that enhance cultural competence. It supports professionals whose work contributes to generational healing within their diverse communities through culturally informed psychological practices.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Dr. Nichols Grant, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Be an early career psychologist with 1 to 10 years of post-graduate experience.

  • A doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, or Counseling Psychology is preferred; however, all specialties within psychology are encouraged to apply.

  • Demonstrate sustained membership and active professional involvement (minimum of one year) with an Ethnic Psychological Association: Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi), Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA), National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA), or Society of Indian Psychologists (SIP).

  • Exhibit a strong commitment to the science of culture and diversity in their professional work, including practice, teaching, leadership, research, and/or scholarship.

  • Present evidence of fostering generational healing in diverse communities through services rooted in diversity and cultural competence.

  • Show a record of integrating the value of cultural difference to enhance their professional contributions.

Application Focus

The Dr. Nichols Grant invites applicants from all psychology specialties. However, preference will be given to those who hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I/O Psychology, or Counseling Psychology, as these fields closely align with Dr. Nichols’ areas of impact.

Application Process

Apply directly to your Ethnic Psychological Association for information on the candidacy procedures. Your association will select the candidate for the grant award.

Contact Information

For additional details or inquiries about the Dr. Nichols grant, please reach out to Dr. Lisa Nichols at [email protected].

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We welcome your support!

The EJN Foundation for Cultural Competence in Leadership Grant is awarded annually through the Ethnic Psychological Associations, on a rotating basis. Your donation to the grants fund supports important research in cultural competence.

The United States of America has a multiethnic, pluralistic, and linguistically diverse population. If the United States is to thrive economically in the global marketplace of the 21st century, we cannot afford to exclude human resources. Difference is not a liability; when understood, it is an asset. Dr. Nichols’ framework, The Philosophical Aspects of Cultural Difference, provides guidance. The Ethnic Psychological Associations provide cultural competence in leadership and mental wellness.

In 2021, the American Psychological Association (APA) issued the following statement:

Apology to People of Color for APA’s Role in Promoting, Perpetuating, and Failing to Challenge Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Human Hierarchy in U.S.

Your donation is an investment in ethnic psychologists, providing them with the opportunity to advance affirmative ethnic research. This research fosters and supports positive mental health initiatives in their communities.

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Ethnic Psychological Associations:

The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi)

The Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)

The National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA)

The Society of Indian Psychologists (SIP)