Apply to be part of the Junior Researcher Programme - an international program for bachelor's and master's students offering hands-on research experience in psychology.

Dear Students,

Applications for the Junior Researcher Programme (JRP, https://jrp.pscholars.org/) 2026 are now open!

Are you a Bachelor’s or Master’s student in psychology or the behavioural sciences looking to gain hands-on research experience, collaborate internationally, and explore research topics in the digital age?

The Junior Researcher Programme offers you the opportunity to:
* work on a 13-month research project in a small, international team
* receive mentorship from early-career researchers
* connect with highly motivated students from around the world
* develop real research skills—from preregistration and study design to data analysis and publication

Your journey begins at jSchool 2026, taking place from June 28 to July 4 in Siena, Italy, where you will meet your team, refine your research idea, and kick off your project. This year’s theme is: Psychological Science in a Digital Age: From Individual Well-being to Societal Processes.

Following jSchool, you will continue collaborating remotely over 13 months, culminating in presenting your work at the JRP Conference at the University of Cambridge in summer 2027.

jSchool cost: £495 (includes accommodation, most meals, and all events; travel not included)

Application deadline: April 16, 2026 (23:59 CEST)

Learn more on our website (https://jrp.pscholars.org/jschool-2026-applications-are-open-will-close-on-16-april-2026/) and apply via this form (https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3m8zjXn04xmz75s?source=easp).

Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria (https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_db8TKXY3Wd3cG7c?source=easp) before applying.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at jrp@pscholars.org.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Best wishes,
Sandra Geiger on behalf of the JRP Team