How much research experience do you need for a clinical psychology Ph.D program?

I'm applying to clinical psychology Ph.D programs in the fall but most of the deadlines are in january...I've been working as a research practicum student at a hospital only for 2 months...but it will be 5-6 months of experience by december. I've also done an undergrad thesis and a poster presentation.





I'm not applying to super top schools like Yale or Harvard, but am wondering if this is enough? What kind of research do these programs look for, aside from publications?





Right now as an RA, I'm entering data. My supervisor said I can be included in a poster presentation in the future, and a publication will only occur within a year (which is too late after I apply).

How much research experience do you need for a clinical psychology Ph.D program?
Do everything you can to beef up your CV, but don't lie or exaggerate. The letter you get from professors you work with is key. Make sure they have something good to say about you; be diligent in all the work you do and pay careful attention to detail. Doing data entry? Be 100% accurate, screen for out of range data, edit, etc. Your name on a poster presentation is great. The publication, is it in press? If yes, make sure you note "in press" as a pub. If not accepted, report it as a manuscript submitted to "x" journal. Any grant experience? That is killer.





Any research experience you have is helpful. They want to know what you bring to the program.

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