The Lectureship in Clinical Psychology and Translational Psychotherapy Research is dedicated to developing and evaluating innovative treatment approaches by integrating insights from psychological basic research, neuroscience, and digital technologies.

A core focus is identifying and evaluating translational pathways that bridge the gap between basic research and clinical practice, with research questions moving in both directions—from basic research to application and from clinical practice back to research.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the field, many Master’s projects are conducted in collaboration with co-supervising partners. This gives students the opportunity to work with researchers and scientist-practitioners from different disciplines and to gain insight into different research approaches.

Master’s projects span a range of topics and methodologies, including:

• Experimental studies and meta-analyses investigating the translational potential of basic research findings
• Digital and technology-assisted approaches to psychological assessment and intervention
• Mechanism-oriented research exploring how psychological interventions work
• Intervention development and evaluation, including feasibility, efficacy, and effectiveness
• Dissemination and implementation research examining gaps in care and ways to improve accessibility

An overarching goal is to help students develop an interdisciplinary and data-informed perspective on clinical psychology and psychotherapy research, and to understand how basic research, digital innovation, and clinical practice can inform one another.