Prospective Graduate Students
Interested in pursing graduate training with the R₃ Lab?
Learn more about our research, mentorship, and training opportunities.
Dr. Bernard will not be reviewing graduate student applications for the 2026-2027 school year.
Why Pursue Graduate Training in the R₃ Lab?
Under the mentorship of Dr. Donte Bernard, graduate students in the R₃ Lab receive training in clinical psychological science focused on understanding racism-related stress, mental health, and resilience among Black youth and families.
Through close collaboration, individualized mentorship, and active engagement in research, students have opportunities to develop as independent scholars while preparing for careers in clinical psychology and related fields.
Prospective students should consider how their research interests align with those of Dr. Donte Bernard and the broader mission of the R₃ Lab.
Our work seeks to understand how racism-related experiences shape mental health and developmental outcomes among Black youth and families, while identifying culturally relevant factors that promote resilience and well-being.
We are particularly interested in research that advances understanding of racism-related stress and trauma, mental health disparities, risk and resilience processes, and pathways for prevention and intervention.
Research Fit
Areas of Interest
Racism-Related Stress & Trauma
Racism-Related Coping
Mental Health Equity
Racism-Related Vigilance
Black Youth & Families
Impostor Phenomenon
Racial Socialization
Community Engagement
Racial Identity
Mentorship & Training
Dr. Donte Bernard's Mentorship Philosophy
The R₃ Lab is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where graduate students can develop as researchers, clinicians, and professionals. Dr. Bernard's mentorship philosophy is grounded in:
Current Graduate Student Research
The graduate students of the R₃ Lab contribute to a variety of research projects while developing independent programs of research.
Current Graduate Student Research Interests
Black LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Belonging
Parent-Child Relationships
Interested in Applying?
Prospective students interested in pursuing graduate training in the R₃ Lab are encouraged to review the lab's research areas and consider how their interests align with the ongoing work of Dr. Donte Bernard and current lab members.
Information regarding admissions requirements, the application process, and graduate training can be found through the the department’s website.