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Join the Lab
Undergraduate Students
Getting involved in a lab is an excellent way to gain research experience. We're always looking for conscientious individuals who are passionate about social psychology to join our research team.
Dr. Joel is able to supervise Work Study positions — more information here.
If you're interested in joining the lab, please email your CV or resume and a grade report to Dr. Joel at samantha.joel@uwo.ca.
Prospective Graduate Students
Our lab will be considering graduate student applications this fall for the 2027/2028 academic year. The decision of who to shortlist is based on a holistic assessment of the applicant, taking into account their research statement, reference letters, prior research experience, GPA, and GRE scores (if provided). Our current research centers on measurement — validity, self-report bias, and instrument design — so statements that speak to methods or quantitative interests are a strong fit.
The research statement is particularly important — it's your chance to demonstrate:
- Intrinsic motivation — are you confident graduate school is how you want to spend your next 5–6 years?
- Prior research-related experience — how have you honed your academic interests and skills?
- Research interest fit — is our lab a place where you'll be able to do the kind of research you want to do?
Some useful tips for writing an effective statement can be found here.
For more on our graduate program, visit the departmental website.