SPR Undergraduate Training Program
Call for Applications
Application Deadline:
April 10, 2026
Program Description
The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) is seeking applicants for a one-year program designed to support aspiring prevention scientists, with a focus on increasing representation of underrepresented populations in prevention science research.
Through this program, undergraduate students will be introduced to the field of prevention science and pathways to careers in the discipline. Participants will engage in virtual workshops and attend the SPR 2026 Annual Conference.
Eligibility
Eligible students must have completed a minimum of two years of post-secondary education and meet the definition of an underrepresented minority, as previously defined by NIH (see Google Form application for more information).
An SPR member must sponsor the student’s application, and both the member and student may receive financial support to attend the SPR conference.
This is a rigorous and competitive program that has a goal of assisting underrepresented undergraduate students in pursuing careers in prevention science. This is a 1-year program, and scholars are expected to remain actively engaged for the full length of the program. Scholars should be interested in prevention science and available to attend the SPR 2026 Annual Conference.
Application Procedures
Complete the Google Form application by March 14, 2025.
Questions About the Program or Application Process
Related Training Resources
- SPR Communications Committee Workshop Series
- SPR Early Career Training Program Opportunities
- SPR Training Committee Prevention Science Syllabi Project
- Graduate Programs in Prevention Science (PDF)
Help Us Update Prevention Science Training Programs
The SPR Training Committee is collecting updated information on prevention science programs to ensure our listings reflect the full range of training opportunities available.
If your institution offers a program, certificate, or coursework in prevention science, please complete the survey by December 16.
Survey Link:
https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cJ5OojDXDLOl6pE
Questions? Contact Dr. Keryn Pasch at
kpasch@austin.utexas.edu
.
Thank you,
The SPR Training Committee
https://preventionresearch.org/