Spotlight on graduate education, research, and professional training in psychology

Abstract

This editorial provides an introduction to this special issue titled "Graduate Education, Research, and Professional Training in Psychology," which was commissioned by the Canadian Psychological Association. This special issue is based largely on articles regarding 2 summits held in May 2019, which sparked conversations on global issues affecting research, academia, and graduate education in the psychological and applied psychological sciences in Canada. Themes present across both summits included evidence showing dramatic changes in our research and training landscape over the last 20 years; a renewed focus on addressing issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusivity; and a need to rejuvenate graduate training for both basic and applied psychological scientists. I provide a personal perspective as an attendee of both summits, as well as some personal reflections, as an academic, graduate supervisor, and administrator.