This page lists resources for: (1) international students interested in working or studying in the United States, and (2) U.S. students interested in working or studying abroad. You may also find useful resources on our page of Web Links for Psychology Students.
General Information
- educationUSA
U.S. government guide for international students, including program search, financial aid information, and Visa instructions - eduPASS
Another excellent guide to studying in the United States - APA International Affairs FAQ
Frequently asked questions about studying psychology in the U.S. - National Association of Foreign Student Advisers
Information for students interested in studying in the U.S. - Chronicle of Higher Education
Message board for people working overseas - NACADA's Advising Resources
Resources from the National Academic Advising Association
General Funding Searches and Advice
- Sources of Research Funding
Compendium of government and private funding sources - International Scholarships
Searchable database (full access requires registration) - Funding for U.S. Study Online
From the nonprofit Institute of International Education - International Education Financial Aid
Comprehensive source for international financial aid - Scholarship Search
Large database for international students (registration required) - Funding Opportunities
Compendium from the British Psychological Association - Financial Aid Guide
Information and links from educationUSA - Funding Your Psychology Degree Guidebook
Advice on scholarships and grants
Specific Funding Opportunities
- Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
Interest-free loans for Latin-American and Caribbean students - Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
World Bank program for women from developing countries - Scholarships, Grants and Awards
APA list (mostly domestic, but some international as well) - GrantSearch Australia
Fee-based service to locate funding in Australia
Academic and International Job Sites
The sites below feature thousands of jobs related to psychology and higher education. In some cases, you may also find job listings by visiting a country's Education Ministry or Department web site.
- Transitions Abroad
Jobs organized by region, but not specific to psychology - The Times Higher Education Supplement
U.K. site requiring subscription for print publication - Jobs in Research, Science, Academic & Related Professions
Jobs in the United Kingdom, Europe, and across the world - Academic Jobs EU
Academic and research jobs throughout Europe - Intl. Network of Graduate Recruitment and Development Assns.
Lists associations involved in recruitment and hiring
International Associations and Conferences
One of the best ways to learn about work-study opportunities abroad is through an international psychology association or the national psychology association of the region you are interested in. Here are some links that might help:
- Directory of National/International Psychological Associations
From the APA Office of International Affairs - International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS)
An umbrella organization with members in nearly 70 countries - Psychology Organizations and Conferences
Selective directory from Social Psychology Network - Upcoming Event Calendar
Extensive APA listing (not specific to social psychology) - International Union of Psychological Science
Calendar of international meetings - International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology
Has over 800 members in more than 65 countries
U.S. Government Visa Information
- United States Employment Visas
Official U.S. government site - United States Study & Exchange Visas
Official U.S. government site - U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs and travel information - Visa Application Forms
Printable PDF documents (requires Adobe Reader)
Other Useful Links
- Psychology International
Newsletter of the APA Office of International Affairs - International Psychology
Division 52 of the American Psychological Association - Working With Organisations Overseas
Information from the British Psychological Association - International Research & Exchanges Board
Large nonprofit that sponsors exchange programs and more - Social-Personality Psychology Graduate Programs
Interactive map of over 300 programs in dozens of countries
Thank you to Monica Bigler, Merry Bullock, Nadia Hasan, Shawnee Huang, Naoko Masuda, Torleiv Odland, and Xiangyou Shen for their contributions and feedback.
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