Call for Co-editor JCCP

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS CO-EDITOR, JOURNAL OF CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY (JCCP) Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology (JCCP), the flagship journal of the International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP), seeks nominations for a Co-Editor with expertise in qualitative and mixed-methods research and indigenous psychology. JCCPpublishes papers that focus on the interrelations between culture and psychological processes. For…

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2025 SPARK Grant winners

The IACCP’s SPARKS Grants Committee is excited to issue the 2025 award announcements! CONGRATULATIONS to our seven teams of winners. SPARK grants are aimed at supporting activities enhancing the visibility of the IACCP and cross-cultural psychology, and spark awareness, build local capacity, and spark networking among cross-cultural psychologists across or within regions. We congratulate all…

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International Interdisciplinary Conference – Advances in Comparative Culturology

I am delighted to invite you to the International Interdisciplinary Conference – Advances in Comparative Culturology, organized by the Department of Sociology and Social Policy at Lingnan University. The event will take place on 15–16 May 2025 on our campus in Hong Kong. This two-day conference brings together distinguished international and local scholars (check out the website below) to discuss key questions…

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Call for Editor Applications

APA Division 52, Society for Global Psychology, is seeking applications for Editor of International Perspectives in Psychology (IPP). The term will begin January 1, 2026 and run for five years, with the possibility of re-appointment for an additional three-year term. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2025. International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation®, the official organ…

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Call for Papers

35th Meeting of the German Peace Psychology Association (Forum Friedenspsychologie e.V.) 20-22 June 2025, Bremen (Germany) See attached PDF   Submission Deadline: 22 April 2025 with the attached form      Location: Constructor University Bremen, Germany ●       Travel Stipends: Limited support available for participants from low- and middle-income countries (contact organizers early). We invite conceptual and…

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2024 SPARK Grant Winners announced

The IACCP’s SPARKS Grants Committee is excited to issue the 2024 award announcements! CONGRATULATIONS to our five teams of winners, who were each awarded up to USD$1000 to implement their amazing projects. SPARK grants are aimed at supporting activities enhancing the visibility of the IACCP and cross-cultural psychology, and spark awareness, build local capacity, and…

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IACCP congratulates Klaus Boehnke

Klaus

IACCP’s former president, Klaus Boehnke, Professor of Social Science Methodology at Constructor University Bremen, Germany, formerly known as Jacobs University, received the Ralph K. White Lifetime Achievement Award from Division 48 (Peace Psychology) of the American Psychological Association at their recent Annual Convention in Seattle. Boehnke was honored for his decades-long activities in the field…

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IACCP congratulates Márta Fülöp

The Hungarian Order of Merit Cross was given to Marta by the President of the Hungarian Republic “In recognition of her internationally outstanding research in the complex analysis of the psychological processes of competition and her outstanding contribution to the Hungarian public scientific life.”

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IACCP congratulates John Berry

The IACCP congratulates John Berry upon receiving the Lifetime Career Award from the The International Union of Psychological Science. The prestigious IUPsyS Quadrennial Awards are the pre-eminent psychology awards in global psychological science. They are based on nominations from the Union’s National Members, which represent psychologists in more than 90 countries. The jurists for each…

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IACCP congratulates Judith L. Gibbons

IACCP congratulates Judith L. Gibbons for receiving the Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology Dr. Gibbons is Professor Emerita of Psychology at Saint Louis University and throughout her career has exemplified the best of international scholarship, mentorship, editorships, professional leadership, and humanitarian service. Her scholarship focuses on international and cross-cultural studies…

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Call for C&P school instructors in Bali

The Culture & Psychology (C&P) School, sponsored by the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP), offers a unique learning opportunity to students pursuing Doctoral and Masters degrees who share a keen interest in the intersection of culture and psychology. Our workshops are thoughtfully designed to cater to a diverse range of participants, from early graduate…

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Perspectives of Researchers Engaging in Majority World Research to Promote Diverse and Global Psychological Science

Journal analyses have documented the historical neglect of research pertaining to the Majority World inpsychological science, and the need for inclusivity is clearly articulated to ensure a science that iscomprehensive and globally applicable. However, no systematic efforts have explored the perspectivesof researchers working with Majority World communities regarding the challenges they experience inconducting and disseminating…

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Harry and Pola Triandis Doctoral Thesis Award

PURPOSE The purpose of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology is to promote and facilitate research in the areas of culture and psychology. The IACCP believes that it is important to encourage high-quality intercultural research at the doctoral level. The Harry and Pola Triandis Doctoral Thesis Award is intended to honor and reward excellent research…

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SPARK Grant Winners announced

The IACCP’s SPARKS Grants Committee is excited to issue the 2023 award announcements! CONGRATULATIONS to our five teams of winners, who were each awarded up to USD$1000 to implement their amazing projects. SPARK grants are aimed at supporting activities enhancing the visibility of the IACCP and cross-cultural psychology, and spark awareness, build local capacity, and…

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Klaus Boehnke selected for R.K. White lifetime achievement award

Klaus

IACCP congratulates our past president Dr. Klaus Boehnke for being selected by the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence (Peace Psychology) as the recipient of the 2023 Ralph K. White Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Boehnke for his lifetime achievements and substantive contributions to peace psychology.

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Limerick Newsletter #13

Dear IACCP Conference attendees!  Don’t forget to download the WHOVA app for the event. Make sure to use the same email you used to register to gain access. Stay connected and informed throughout the conference as organisers will be sharing important announcements through the app. Follow the link: 👉👉👉 https://whova.com/portal/iaccp_202307/ 👈👈👈 Once you have signed…

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Limerick Newsletter #11

REGISTER NOW! Only a little over two months left until IACCP 2023! Get ready for an exciting conference experience. Regular registration is now open from 16 May to 1 August. Register now to secure your spot! 👉👉👉 https://iaccp2023.com/registration/ 👈👈👈 February 20 – May 15, 2023:  Early Bird Registrations Open May 16 – August 1, 2023:  Regular…

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LIMERICK NEWSLETTER #10

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Registration for IACCP 2023 is now open. Early Bird registration runs till the 15th of May, 2023 (rates only apply to members of the IACCP). Regular registration runs from 16th May till the 1st of August 2023. We recommend that presenters accepted to participate with their submission should register before the…

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Associate professor position opening

Dear colleagues, Our section at the University of Oslo is hiring an associate professor in cultural and community psychology. Both qualitative and quantitative researchers (and mixed methods) are welcome. The position is tenured and according to the Norwegian system, it is not uncommon to apply for this position as a post-doc (I did this myself).…

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Limerick Newsletter #9

LIMERICK PUB CRAWL Dear Colleagues, Join us for an unforgettable night out in Limerick, Ireland’s historic city known for its lively pub scene! On Wednesday, 2nd of August once the scientific programs are over for the day, we will head to the city centre for a real #LimerickPubCrawl experience. With a diverse range of pubs,…

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Limerick Newsletter #8

Dear Colleagues, Abstract evaluations and acceptance notifications for IACCP 2023 are now rolling, don’t forget to check your spam folders as important emails regarding submissions and registration might possibly end up there! Looking forward to welcoming you all to our conference in the summer of 2023! CONFIRMED PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: We are excited to announce that…

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Limerick Newsletter #7

Dear Colleagues, Abstract evaluations and acceptance notifications for IACCP 2023 are now rolling, don’t forget to check your spam folders as important emails regarding submissions and registration might possibly end up there! Looking forward to welcoming you all to our conference in the summer of 2023! Optional ‘Cliffs of Moher’ Tour on Saturday 5th August:…

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IACCP congratulates Michele Gelfand

Michele Gelfand has been elected to the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations (https://www.cfr.org).  Stanford University announcement of her election: https://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu/news/michele-gelfand-elected-new-member-council-foreign-relations The Council on Foreign Relations is one of the world’s most powerful NGOs, a consultative body that influences the foreign policy of the United States. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_on_Foreign_Relations and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Members_of_the_Council_on_Foreign_Relations. Other current and former members of the CFR include Jimmy…

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Limerick Newsletter #6

Dear Colleagues, Abstract evaluations and acceptance notifications are now rolling, don’t forget to check your spam folders as important emails regarding submissions and registration might possibly end up there! Looking forward to welcoming you all to our conference in the summer of 2023! REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Registration for IACCP 2023 is now open. Early Bird…

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Limerick Newsletter #5

DEADLINE EXTENDED: TUESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY Dear Colleagues, Thedeadline for submissions for the 27th International Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) has been extended to 28 February. Don’t miss the new deadline, submit your abstracts: 👉👉👉 https://iaccp2023.com/abstract-submission/  👈👈👈 Kevin Durrheim joins IACCP as Keynote Speaker Professor Kevin Durrheim has joined the list of…

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Limerick Newsletter #4

Keynotes confirmed for IACCP 2023: Professor Orla Muldoon, Dr Gulnaz Anjum, Professor Halina Grzymala-Moszczyńska, & Dr Cláudio V. Torres.   Don’t miss out, only 4 days left to submit abstracts! 👉👉👉 https://iaccp2023.com/abstract-submission/  👈👈👈 Professor Orla Muldoon of the Department of Psychology at University of Limerick is a renowned social psychologist with a PhD from Queens…

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Limerick Newsletter 3

Visiting Limerick for IACCP 2023 With only one week left for abstract submission, don’t hesitate now to submit yours – and join us in the beautiful Ireland in the summer of 2023! 👉👉👉 https://iaccp2023.com/abstract-submission/  👈👈👈   King John’s Castle, Limerick City Centre Founded by the Vikings more than a thousand years ago, the City of Limerick is magnificently sited…

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Limerick Newsletter #2

An Invitation to Limerick from the IACCP President I hope you are as thrilled as I am that we will finally hold a face-to-face conference for the first time since 2019! Over these four years, you surely have learned more about Zoom, recording lectures, and all sorts of virtual technologies than you ever expected to.…

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Conference Keynote Speaker recordings available

The 10 keynotes of the last conference are published in a playlist on the IACCP YouTube channel. Click on the links below to watch them Igor Grossmann: https://youtu.be/ZapNYXqZa3E Patricia Greenfield: https://youtu.be/TORi_k9VPUs   Marwan Dairy: https://youtu.be/c9JeJ4-R6ks    Takeshi Hamamura: https://youtu.be/g8bMg5Po148 Janak Pandey: https://youtu.be/PFsN3ylDgb0 Christian Welzel: https://youtu.be/o8AaYEyysg0   Kongmeng Liew: https://youtu.be/LrCk_SIOC5g Colleen Ward: https://youtu.be/8rup8WR4eJg Pippa Norris: https://youtu.be/PC2ezEoDoBQ…

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ONLINE SHORT COURSE – “INTRODUCTION TO THE KJ METHOD”. 

KJ Analysis is a collective qualitative data analysis method based on the procedures developed by the Japanese anthropologist Jiro Kawakita. The course will cover the development of the method, its various uses, and its use as a research method in the social sciences. Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT+8)*, facilitated by Jay…

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New job opportunity

The Department of Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago invites applications for an open rank faculty position to start on or after July 1, 2023. We seek a scholar who conducts research on learning and socialization, and/or development in context, including but not limited to, research on racial, ethnic, gender, and/or ability differences…

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John Berry honored with a major award from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

John Berry (Psychology) was recently honoured with a major award from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) for his internationally recognized research in cross-cultural psychology. “The long-standing view up until the 1970s was that cross-cultural contact would always lead to homogeneity, to assimilation. Well, this obviously hasn’t happened,” says Dr. Berry, an emeritus professor in the…

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IACCP announces SPARK Grant Recipients

The IACCP’s new SPARKS Grants Committee is excited to issue their very first award announcements! CONGRATULATIONS to our five teams of winners, who were each awarded up to USD$1000 to implement their amazing projects. SPARK grants are aimed at supporting activities enhancing the visibility of the IACCP and cross-cultural psychology, and spark awareness, build local…

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Post-Doctoral Position in Cross-Cultural Development of Supernatural Beliefs

The Childhood Cognition Lab (PI: Rebekah Richert; https://www.childcoglab.org/) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is inviting applications for a full-time post-doctoral researcher to join the Developing Belief Network (https://www.developingbelief.com/; Project Directors: Rebekah Richert and Kathleen Corriveau). A 5-year John Templeton Foundation grant funds an international network of scholars conducting a cross-cultural study of the…

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IACCP announces SPARK grants

Inspired by discussions with IACCP regional representatives, the International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology has launched IACCP Spark Grants. IACCP seeks to provide small grants to support cross-cultural researchers at all levels. These grants are aimed at supporting activities that will enhance the visibility of the IACCP and cross-cultural psychology, and: spark awareness and interest…

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Klaus Boehnke selected for 2022 Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology

Klaus

Dr. Klaus Boehnke, Professor of Social Science Methodology at Jacobs University Bremen, Germany, has been selected by the American Psychological Association (APA) for the 2022 Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology. The award recognizes Boehnke’s “sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and to the advancement of knowledge in psychology,” according…

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Early Career Award 2021

Description of the Award Early career researchers’ contributions are critical for the health and growth of cross-cultural psychology. Their research inspires not only more established researchers, but also sets a standard of excellence and provides examples for aspiring researchers.  An Award for Early Career Contributions to Cross-Cultural Psychology has been established to honor researchers at…

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New Interview Series of the IACCP

We conduct interviews with scholars in the IACCP to hear their personal stories, how they became interested in cross-cultural psychology, and how they got involved in the IACCP. We start out with Purnima Singh, our Regional Representative for South Asia. Purnima Singh tells how her professional journey was not only determined by own goals and…

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2022 Ursula Gielen Global Psychology Book Award

The mission of Division 52 is to advance psychology internationally as a science and profession, and through education and advocacy. In support of this mission, the Ursula Gielen Global Psychology Book Award is presented to the author(s) or editor(s) of a recent book that makes the greatest contribution to psychology as an international discipline and…

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IACCP emergency fund for conference attendance from Lebanon

In the light of the severe and sudden national economic crisis in Lebanon, IACCP wants to help, even if it is only in a small way. We waive your conference and one year membership fee. We see you and we hold space for you at our conference. If you are from Lebanon and want to…

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German-Korean Funding Program for Joint Workshops and Research Visits

DFG and National Research Foundation of Korea The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) are pleased to announce a call for proposals for German-Korean joint workshops and research visits. This initiative aims to bring together relevant and competitive researchers from Germany and South Korea to establish collaborative…

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Call for new JCCP editor

The Communications and Publications Committee (CPC) of the International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology has opened nominations for the Editorship of the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology starting Fall 2021. Deborah Best is the incumbent editor. We are looking for candidates who best meet the criteria for editor of JCCP. In addition to evidence of scientific and…

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Official posts to IACCP members

If you have any news relevant for IACCP members, you can send an official post to IACCP via the template: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT2vy5u85dRz3WULvHj26ut7a8UFEPvij34ca5jI8XodQaqg/viewform?usp=sf_link. If your post is below 280 characters we will post the info on IACCP Twitter and IACCP Next Generation Facebook. If it is longer, it will only occur on Facebook.

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2021 Call for Applications: Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program

Deadline for submission: January 11, 2021. The Jacobs Foundation is pleased to announce the 2021 call for applications for its Research Fellowship Program.The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive fellowship program for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the development, learning and living conditions of children and youth. The…

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Triandis Award winner announced!

Kirchner-Hausler

It is our pleasure to announce the winner for Harry and Pola Triandis Doctoral Thesis Award for 2020. The winner was selected out of 19 applications which were reviewed by eight adjudicators.  The winner is Alexander Kirchner-Hausler from University of Leuven, Belgium (Ph.D. completed May 29th, 2019) Dissertation Title: “The Relationality of Feelings: A cultural comparison of affective…

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Early Career Award winners

THE EARLY CAREER AWARD COMMITTEE’S SUMMARY Dr. Fetvadjiev (who published early in his career as Dr. Valchev) has been a major contributor to the development of the South African Personality Inventory, in the course of which has engaged in both indigenous research with the Nguni, and in surveys of personality across 11 cultural groups in…

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2021 Olomouc conference update

Dear IACCP Members, Friends and Colleagues, Earlier this month the IACCP Executive Council voted to hold our 2021 Olomouc conference on-line. We know that this will be a disappointment to many as we all enjoy and value our face to face encounters, both personally and professionally. However, in these very uncertain times and in light…

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Scientist of Jacobs University Bremen honored as “Outstanding Psychologist outside the U.S.”

Klaus Boehnke, Professor of Social Science Methodology at Jacobs University, has been honored as an “Outstanding Psychologist outside the U.S.” for his services in the field of comparative cultural studies and political psychology. The former Vice Dean of the Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) was presented with the award by the International…

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IACCP Statement against Racism

The International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) condemns racism and discrimination in any form and at any level in a society and in an organization. We believe that a society or an institution that is based on preferential treatment, inequality, and privilege for some people at the expense of others is unjust and harmful. As…

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Congratulations IACCP officers!

We are happy to announce the results of the 2020 IACCP elections! Elected officers are:William Gabrenya President-electMárta Fülöp Secretary GeneralAnat Bardi Deputy Secretary General Elected Regional Representatives are:Gail Ferguson North America (US)Nicholas Geeraert Europe IIEmma Buchtel East AsiaJulie Lee Insular PacificHarrun Garrashi Subsaharan AfricaRegional Representatives from other regions continue their office term for another two…

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Call for papers

To all who study the relationships between psychology and culture:  You are cordially invited to submit ideas for manuscripts that may qualify for appearance in the special issue described below. CALL FOR PAPERS This call has appeared in various issues of the JCCP, starting with the March 2020 issue The International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology…

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Covid-19 and Emotions survey

Dear colleagues, friends and individuals from African countries! We urgently seek responses from individuals and groups living in African countries or being of African origin with regard to Covid-19 and Emotions.This study seeks to understand people’s emotional experiences during the pandemic, to look at the role of prosocial behavior in helping people cope better during the pandemic,…

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IACCP remembers Isabel Reyes Lagunes

We are sad to communicate that Isabel Reyes Lagunes, has passed away in Mexico City, Mexico, March 4, 2020. Isa, as she was known to her friends, gave her life to train generations of psychologists in Mexico. Her academic work and legacy are an essential portion of the history of Mexican Psychology. Creative, committed, teacher,…

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IACCP remembers Geert Hofstede

On February, 12, 2020, Geert Hofstede, long time member and Honorary Fellow of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) passed away. We honor him in a personal memoir of our former president and Honorary Fellow Michael Harris Bond.             Geert Hofstede – a personal memoir by an appreciative colleague As Geert wrote in an…

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2020 IACCP Elections

The time has come again to call for your participation in the elections of IACCP.  Please review our candidates for various positions, and cast your vote by clicking the link Voting commences immediately and closes on March 31, 2020. You must be a member in good standing as of February 1, 2020 in order to…

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Call for Instructor Proposals: Culture & Psychology School at IACCP, Czech Republic

The Culture & Psychology (C&P) School, sponsored by the International Association for Cross- Cultural Psychology (IACCP), is open to students at Doctoral and Masters levels who are interested in culture and psychology. Workshops are geared toward students of varying levels, from early graduate studies to advanced or senior graduate students. The C&P School provides a…

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR HONORARY FELLOW OF IACCP

The biennial congresses of IACCP provide an occasion on which one or more Honorary Fellowships can be awarded to persons who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of cross-cultural psychology through scholarship, through the work of the Association, or both. Nominations will be considered by the Standing Committee on Awards. Nominations are now…

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Harry and Pola Triandis Doctoral Thesis Award

The purpose of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology is to promote and facilitate research in the areas of culture and psychology. The IACCP believes that it is important to encourage high quality intercultural research at the predoctoral level. The Harry and Pola Triandis Doctoral Thesis Award is intended to honor and reward good research…

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IACCP remembers Deon Meiring

We inform you with great sadness that Prof. Deon Meiring passed away unexpectedly on Friday 4 October 2019. He had been the regional representative of IACCP for Central and Southern Africa between 2012-2019. He also chaired the committee which hosted the 21st IACCP conference in Stellenbosch, South Africa, in 2012. This conference was a huge…

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Winners of 2019 Kwok Leung Research Award

The Kwok Leung Research Award is given to support research conducted by graduate students and young scholars entering the field of cross-cultural psychology. We are happy to announce the winners of 2019 Kwok Leung Research Award:  Jorge Barahona-Ramirez & Melissa Arce-Chinchilla, Earth University, Costa Rica Project Title: Diagnosis of the social and academic performance of…

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