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ISSID
Summer Schools
ISSID Summer Schools for graduate students (master’s or PhD level) are conducted by experts in the field. They refer to specialized topics, programs or courses in personality and individual differences psychology that are not typically covered in standard universities’ programs and are offered immediately before each ISSID biennial conference.
They are designed to enhance participants’ research skills, broaden their academic horizons, stimulate new research, or provide international networking opportunities for building professional relationships and establishing connections within the academic community.
Summer Schools also create opportunities for experts and society. For example, experts might identify new talents and propose mentoring or future long-term collaboration; society might strengthen international bonds among personality and individual differences researchers across generations or promote joint large-scale projects involving experienced and early-stage scientists.
Professor Peter K. Jonason (University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, Psychology Research Institute) is the ISSID Summer Schools Director (2024–2026).
ISSID Summer School 2025
The “how to” of modern personality research
University of Vienna
July 11–13, 2025 | 9:00–17:00
ISSID Summer School 2025 is an intensive three-day program designed to help early-career researchers (Master’s and PhD level) strengthen their skills in modern personality research. The program combines theoretical insights with practical workshops led by international experts.
FOCUS
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Preparing students to conduct and publish research in today’s academic landscape
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Emphasis on impact beyond academia ("beyond the ivory tower")
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Hands-on workshops on advanced data analysis, meta-analysis, and theory development
EXPERTS
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Peter Jonason – A Grand Theory of Personality and Individual Differences
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Radosław Rogoza – Practical Approaches to Analyzing Longitudinal Data
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Jon Gruda – Personality at Scale: Population-Level Traits and Their Societal Impact
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Sarah A. Walker – Getting Started with Meta-analyses
APPLICATION DETAILS
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Applications open: April 1, 2025
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Notification of acceptance: May 1, 2025
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Submit: CV and motivation letter via the application form available HERE
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Eligibility:
1) Open to Master’s and PhD students specializing in personality and individual differences psychology or a related field
2) Applicants must be ISSID members or commit to joining upon acceptance and before the start of the Summer School -
Requirements: Basic statistical skills (e.g. factorial ANOVA, multiple regression)
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Places available: Max. 25
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Fee: Free for ISSID members (travel and accommodation not covered)
If you have any questions or encounter issues with the application process, please contact us at issidorg@gmail.com.
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