Call for Applications: EAPP Early-Career Workshop 2027

We are excited to announce the second EAPP Early-Career Workshop aimed at supporting early-career researchers in personality science. This workshop is designed specifically for postdocs and non-tenured junior faculty members who have obtained their PhD less than five years ago . 

This time the workshop will be hosted in cooperation with Prof. Reinout de Vries at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam!

Goals of the Workshop

The primary aim of the workshop is to provide 10 early-career researchers with an opportunity to present a current research project, grant proposal, or job talk and receive constructive feedback from peers and senior experts. Additionally, participants will engage in sessions led by senior researchers, focusing on career planning, grant writing, and academic service.

Workshop Dates: February 03–05, 2027

Location: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the workshop, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have completed their PhD by the time of the workshop
• Be a maximum of five years post-PhD at the time of the workshop
• Have a non-tenured position
• Be an active researcher in personality science

Funding Coverage

The EAPP aims to make this workshop accessible to all eligible participants, including those from less privileged academic systems. Participation in the workshop is free of charge and EAPP will provide:

Application Deadline: 25th of October 2026, 23:59 (CET)

Evaluation Criteria

We will select 10 participants based on:

• Academic performance (as evidenced by the CV) relative to academic age and background
• Abstract of your intended presentation (1500 characters max.)
• Motivation for participating and expected benefits (1500 characters max.)
• Criteria regarding diversity among participants (e.g., cultural and personal identity, geographic background, etc.; 1000 characters max.)