About the Course
How clinical science gets made — from question to design to evidence.
This introductory seminar is designed to make students familiar with the fundamental concepts, methods, and ethics of conducting research in the field of psychopathology. Students gain an understanding of the research process, starting from the development of a research question to the articulation of hypotheses, methods, and data analysis, engaging with both classic and contemporary studies along the way. The cornerstone of the course is the development of a group research proposal.
Main Assignment
The cornerstone of the course, per the official catalog.
Group Research Proposal
The cornerstone of the course is the development of a group research proposal — students move from question to design to a complete proposal, together.
Where & When
A four-week Harvard Summer School session, co-taught across two continents.
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Harvard Summer School
PSYC S-1242 (four-week session)
Summer 2024 · Summer 2025 · Summer 2026 (July 13–August 6, Sever Hall). Co-taught with Romina Evelyn Recabarren (University of Fribourg).
What Students Say
From end-of-term evaluations.
“He was incredibly kind, helpful, and always willing to provide you with resources, and was a great listener during lectures. He is a great motivator who gave me the confidence to participate in class, regardless of being right or wrong.”
Introduction to Research in Psychopathology · Harvard Summer School
“He explained the material very clearly and was always approachable. He’s a kind and intelligent person who created a safe, supportive space where you could ask anything without hesitation.”
Introduction to Research in Psychopathology · Harvard Summer School