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Self and Identity, the flagship journal of The International Society for Self and Identity (ISSI), is seeking a new editor through an application process. We seek individuals who are interested in becoming editor, an associate editor, but also those wishing to serve on the editorial board. Our goal is to create a pool of applicants from different disciplines in psychology, from different academic family trees, and representing diverse perspectives. The editorial term is four years and would begin January 1, 2020 and continue through December 31, 2023. Applications are due by June 1, 2019.

Interested candidates can contact the current Self and Identity editor, Shira Gabriel, with questions about what the position entails, sgabriel@buffalo.edu. Candidates for Editor and the Editorial Board are not restricted by discipline and membership in ISSI is not a requirement.

In order to apply, please submit your application through: http://tulane.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cMWwMZLmMuQPzlX

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The International Society for Self and Identity (ISSI) is seeking nominations for its 2019 Distinguished Lifetime Career Award. This award is made annually to recognize a scientist who has made sustained and important contributions to our understanding of self and identity throughout their academic career. Candidates for the award are not restricted by discipline and membership in ISSI is not a requirement. 

Nominations should include a brief letter of nomination addressing the nature and impact of the nominee's contribution to the scientific study of self and identity, a copy of the nominee's CV, and no more than 3 PDFs of their work selected for their quality and relevance to the award.  Please send nominating materials electronically. Nominations are due by May 1, 2019.

The selection committee (Lora Park, Mark Alicke, Cathy Cox) will make its recommendation to the ISSI Executive Committee and the winner will be selected by mid-June 2019.

Nominating materials should be sent to Lora Park, Chair, ISSI Distinguished Lifetime Career Award Committee: lorapark@buffalo.edu

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The International Society for Self and Identity (ISSI) seeks nominations for its 2019 Outstanding Early Career Award. This award is made annually to recognize and encourage a distinguished junior scientist who has made outstanding theoretical and empirical contributions to the scientific study of self and identity. Nominees should have completed their Ph.D. no earlier than January 2009.

Nominations should include a brief letter of nomination addressing the nature and impact of the nominee's contribution to the scientific study of self and identity, a copy of the nominee's CV, and no more than 3 PDFs of her/his work selected for their quality and relevance to the award.  Please send nominating materials electronically. Nominations are due by May 1, 2019.

The selection committee (Camille Johnson, Angel Gomez, Kimberly Rios) will make its recommendation to the ISSI Executive Committee and the winner will be selected by mid-June 2019.

Nominating materials should be sent to Camille Johnson, Chair, ISSI Outstanding Early Career Award Committee: camille.johnson@sjsu.edu

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Shira Gabriel, Associate Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York (SUNY), University of Buffalo, is the editor for Self and Identity. Please read the editorial written by Dr. Gabriel by clicking the link below.