About Us
The Division of Academics, Teachers and Researchers in Psychology promotes best practice in teaching and research in psychology by providing a forum for the sharing of knowledge and expertise among psychologists working in research and/or teaching fields.
Contact Us teachersandresearchers@psychologicalsociety.ie
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING GROUP MEMBERSHIP CHARGES:
You will be charged the full membership fee upon application. Should your membership be approved, this will cover your group membership for the rest of the calendar year. Your group membership will renew automatically during the renewal period (between 01 January and 31 March), along with your general PSI membership. Please note, should your application be declined, there are no refunds for your groupapplication fee, as per PSI T&C's: https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/footer/Terms-and-Conditions. Thus, please ensure to read the membership criteria very carefully before making an application to join a PSI group (div or SIG).
Prices to join DATRIP as a member
Full Membership - €20
Associate Membership €10
Officers
James Brunton
Membership Secretary
Richard Lombard Vance
Chair
Dawn Higgins
Events Manager
John Francis Leader
Ordinary Member
Membership of the Division of Academics, Teachers and Researchers in Psychology
Applicants for membership of the Division of Academics, Teachers and Researchers in Psychology must hold existing Graduate Membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Full Membership
An applicant for Full Membership must fulfil one of the following conditions:
- Hold a doctoral qualification recognised by the Society AND have at least one years full-time, or equivalent, relevant experience as a teacher and/or researcher in psychology
Or
- Hold a postgraduate qualification in psychology recognised by the Division Committee AND have at least two years full-time, or equivalent, relevant experience as a teacher and/ or researcher in psychology
Associate Membership
Associate Membership of the Division is granted for a period of four years, after which time Associate Members should re-apply for Associate Membership or apply for Full Membership of the Division. Affiliate Membership is open to Graduate Members or other subscribers to the Society who fulfil one of the following conditions at the time of application:
- That they are students undertaking postgraduate training in psychology who also teach psychology
Or
- That they are postgraduate students undertaking research in psychology for a research degree at the Masters or Doctoral level
Or
- That they are working as a teacher and/or researcher in psychology and have been for a period of two years full-time or equivalent
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING GROUP MEMBERSHIP CHARGES:
You will be charged the full membership fee upon application. Should your membership be approved, this will cover your group membership for the rest of the calendar year. Your group membership will renew automatically during the renewal period (between 01 January and 31 March), along with your general PSI membership. Please note, should your application be declined, there are no refunds for your groupapplication fee, as per PSI T&C's: https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/footer/Terms-and-Conditions. Thus, please ensure to read the membership criteria very carefully before making an application to join a PSI group (div or SIG).
Prices to join DATRIP as a member
Full Membership - €20
Associate Membership €10
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Grandparenting Rule is to enable Full and Associate members of the Special
Interest Group in Coaching Psychology, who are experienced coaching psychologists and
professional coaches, to gain membership of the Division of Coaching Psychology during a
transition period.
The Grandparenting Rule acknowledges that due to the emerging and evolving nature of coaching
psychology qualifications and professional pathways, some current members may not meet all the
requirements of the new Full or Associate membership criteria of the Division of Coaching
Psychology.
This Rule seeks to recognise the prior learning, qualifications, and experience of coaching
psychologists and professional coaches who are current members of the Special Interest Group in
Coaching Psychology, ensuring inclusion of those established practitioners in the Division of
Coaching Psychology, while maintaining standards for new entrants into the profession.
WHO CAN APPLY:
This Membership Route is only open to those who are Full or Associate Members of the
Special Interest Group in Coaching Psychology as of 18th October 2025.
Thereafter all applications (lapsed or new) for Full or Associate Membership of the Division of
Coaching Psychology must meet the new Membership criteria as set out in the Rules of the
Division of Coaching Psychology.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
The below criteria are outlined in greater detail in the Grandparenting Rules.
Please read the Grandparenting Rules before completing the Application Form.
Thereafter, applicants should complete the attached Grandparenting Application Form in full and upload below.
Applicants for Full membership must hold PSI Graduate or Chartered membership.
Applicants for Full and Associate Membership must hold membership of the Division of Coaching
Psychology and meet each of the following four criteria demonstrating professional experience
and contribution to coaching psychology.
- Coaching Experience
- Qualifications and Training
- Contribution to the Field of Coaching Psychology
- Commitment to Professional Ethical Standards, Reflective Practice and Supervision
TIMEFRAME AND DEADLINE:
The Grandparenting Route will be open for a limited transition period from 20 October 2025 to 1st
March 2026.
After this period, all applicants (lapsed or new) must meet the Division of Coaching Psychology
New Membership criteria as defined in the Rules of the Division of Coaching Psychology and
adopted by membership at the AGM on 18th October 2025.
PLEASE NOTE:
There is no additional fee required to transfer via the Grandparenting Route to the Division of
Coaching Psychology.