Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowship
What is the SUPER fellowship?
The super fellowship program is designed to promote access among undergraduate students considering research as a career by expanding opportunities to laboratory training and mentorship to those who may not have had the opportunity to lead psychological science research.
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Research
super fellows create and lead a summer research project that provides them with research experience from proposal to completion.
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Mentorship
super fellows work with a faculty research mentor of their choice who provides research spaces in their laboratory, guidance through the fellow’s research project, and regular one-on-one meetings.
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Access
super fellows will create connections with peers, researchers, and APA staff through a series of virtual summer meetings.
Application information
The 2026 SUPER fellowship application cycle has closed. Applications for the 2027 cohort are expected to open in late November or early December 2026.
APA's Alison Spannaus leads a discussion about the SUPER Fellowship program. In this video, two former SUPER fellows talk about their application and fellowship experience.
If you have additional questions, Please refer to the FAQ document (PDF, 361KB)opens in new window or reach out to APA SUPER staff.
Meet the 2025 SUPER fellows
Amaya Aquino
University of California, Santa Cruz, class of 2026
Hannah Raila, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz
Nick Bell
Colorado State University, class of 2026
Gloria Luong, PhD, Colorado State University
Victoria Belway
Simon Fraser University, class of 2026
Katelynn Boerner, PhD RPsych, University of British Columbia
Josie Braun
College of Saint Benedict, class of 2026
Majel Baker, PhD, College of Saint Benedict
Kendall Byers
University of California, Santa Cruz, class of 2026
Hyesung Grace Hwang, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz
Manasi Garg
Stanford University, class of 2026
Nilam Ram, PhD Psychology, Stanford University
Audrey Gomez
Fordham University, class of 2026
Karen Siedlecki, PhD, Fordham University
Christian-Paris Griffin
University of New Orleans, class of 2025
Elliott Beaton PhD, University of New Orleans
Alina Hyk
Oregon State University, class of 2026
Regan A. R. Gurung, PhD, Oregon State University
Max Jasinski
McGill University, class of 2026
Katelynn Boerner, PhD RPsych, University of British Columbia
Ash Kim
Harvard University, class of 2026
Matthew K. Nock, PhD, Harvard University
Alondra de Lahongrais
Ana G. Méndez University, class of 2026
Normarie Torres-Blasco, PhD, Ponce Health Sciences University
Victoria Li
University of British Columbia, class of 2026
Andrew S. Baron, PhD, University of British Columbia
Cameron Lilley
University of Washington, class of 2026
Jonas Dora, PhD, University of Washington
Gabrielle McColly
West Virginia University, class of 2026
Michelle Roley-Roberts, PhD, West Virginia University
Favour Nwokoye
University of Illinois Chicago, class of 2026
Michael Ragozzino, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago
Harshini Ramesh
Miami University, class of 2027
Jennifer J. Quinn, PhD, Miami University
Caden Reynolds
University of Louisville, class of 2026
Nadia Al-Dajani, PhD, University of Louisville
Anadys I. Rodriguez
Bryn Mawr College, class of 2026
Thomas P. Le, PhD, Bryn Mawr College
Kayleigh Sullivan
Elizabeth City State University, class of 2025
Kulwinder Kaur-Walker, PhD, Elizabeth City State University
Jared Vance
Utah State University, class of 2026
JoAnn Tschanz, PhD, Utah State University
Carly Walker
Georgia College & State University, class of 2026
Stephanie Jett, PhD, Georgia College & State University
Skylar Wilcoxson
Northern Arizona University, class of 2026
Larry Stevens, PhD, Northern Arizona University
Imani-Unheri Whyte
University of Southern California, class of 2026
Bridged Conn, PhD, University of Southern California
Bryanna Yale
Northern Arizona University, class of 2026
Sonya Xinyue Xiao, PhD, Northern Arizona University
Past SUPER fellows
Since welcoming its first cohort in 2023, the APA SUPER Fellowship has supported bright, motivated students eager to immerse themselves in the world of psychological science. Each summer, fellows gain firsthand experience conducting research and engaging with the scientific community. Meet the alumni who helped shape the program’s story.
SUNY University at Buffalo, class of 2025
Hollen Reischer, PhD, SUNY University at Buffalo Faith Anderson Faith Anderson
Utah State University, class of 2026
Maria Kleinstaeuber, PhD, Utah State University
Ohio State University at Lima, class of 2025
Virginia Tompkins, PhD, Ohio State University Cyrus Butler Cy Butler
William and Mary, class of 2025
Cheryl Dickter, PhD, William and Mary
Texas A&M University, class of 2024
Jamilia Blake, PhD, Texas A&M University
Megan Davis Megan Davis
St. Mary's University, class of 2025
Heather Hill, PhD, St. Mary's University
Georgia College and State University, class of 2025
Stephanie Jett, PhD, Georgia College and State University
Anna Fong Anna Fong
University of Washington, class of 2025
Shannon Dorsey, PhD, University of Washington
University of Texas at San Antonio, class of 2025
Alan Meca, PhD, University of Texas at San Antonio Taelor Lay Taelor Lay Simon
Fraser University, class of 2026
Lara Aknin, PhD, Simon Fraser University
University of California Irvine, class of 2026
Nadia Chernyak, PhD, University of California Irvine Yangduoduo Luo Yangduoduo Luo
Boston University, class of 2025
Qimin Liu, PhD, Boston University
Simon Fraser University, class of 2025
Joanna Peplak, PhD, Simon Fraser University Gracie Meagher Gracie Meagher
College of Saint Scholastica, class of 2025
Taylor Hazelbaker, PhD, College of Saint Scholastica
Christian Brothers University, class of 2025
Caitlin Mills, PhD, University of Minnesota Malcolm Miller Malcolm Miller
Case Western Reserve University, class of 2026
Arin Connell, PhD, Case Western Reserve University
University of Florida, class of 2025
Thomas Le, PhD, Bryn Mawr College Alexis Taylor Alexis Taylor
Austin College, class of 2025
Elizabeth Preas, PhD, Austin College
Bethany College, class of 2025
Felicia Kademian-Saini, PhD, Bethany College Tram Vo Tram Vo
New York University, class of 2025
Natalie Brito, PhD, New York University
Purdue University West Lafayette, class of 2025Thomas Redick, PhD, Purdue University West Lafayette Charlie Weinstein Charlie Weinstein
University of New Orleans, class of 2024
Debra Karhson, PhD, University of New Orleans
Bethel University, class of 2024
Sherryse Corrow, PhD, Bethel University Stephanie Zaragoza Stephanie Zaragoza
Harvard University, class of 2025
Elika Bergelson, PhD, Harvard University
Arizona State University, class of 2023
Kelsey Lucca, PhD, Arizona State University Simon Boone Simon Boone
University of Kentucky, class of 2024
Rachel Farr, PhD, University of Kentucky
Vanderbilt University, class of 2024
Megan Saylor, PhD, Vanderbilt University Ximena Cabrera Ximena Cabrera
University of Georgia, class of 2025
Thania Galvan, PhD, University of Georgia
University of California, Los Angeles, class of 2024
Catherine Sandhofer, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles Alia Coleman Alia Coleman
Bradley University, class of 2024
Valerie San Juan, PhD, Bradley University
University of California, Davis, class of 2024
Jeffery Sherman, PhD, University of California, Davis Sharica Lee Sharica Lee
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, class of 2023
Colleen M. Parks PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of California, Davis, class of 2024
Erin Kinnally, PhD, University of California, Davis Lea Miles Lea Miles
Hampton University, class of 2024
Latasha Williams, PhD, Hampton University
Loyola University Chicago, class of 2025
Zoe Smith, PhD, Loyola University Chicago Melany Morales Melany Morales
Northwestern University, class of 2025
Laurel Gabard-Durnam, PhD, Northeastern University
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, class of 2024
Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Melody Ramirez Melody Ramirez
California Lutheran University, class of 2024
Andrea Sell, PhD, California Lutheran University
Hampton University, class of 2024
Oshan Gadsden, PhD, Hampton University Haneen Salama Haneen Salama
University of Calgary, class of 2024
Sheri Madigan, PhD, University of Calgary
Harvard University, class of 2024
Nicole Noll, PhD, Harvard University Jas Sarna Jas Sarna
Rutgers University, class of 2024
Jessica L. Hamilton, PhD, Rutgers University
Rutgers University, class of 2024
Shalonda Kelly, PhD, Rutgers University Kavin Srinakarin Kavin Srinakarin (Ken)
University of Washington, class of 2024
Angela Fang, PhD, University of Washington
Prairie View A&M, class of 2024
Tiffany Williams, PhD, Tennessee State University Sanna Stough-Lacking Sanaa Stough-Lacking
Texas A&M University, class of 2025
Noni Gaylord-Harden, PhD, Texas A&M University
Florida State University, class of 2024
David March, PhD, Florida State University Maria Paula Yavar Calderon Maria Paula Yavar Calderon
The University of Texas at Austin, class of 2024
Elma Lorenzo-Blanco, PhD, The University of Texas at Austin
Santa Clara University, class of 2024
Lindsay Halladay, PhD, Santa Clara University