Dr. Hannah Williamson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Hannah Williamson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on intimate partnerships, exploring how these relationships develop within diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts. Dr. Williamson's work investigates behavioral and cognitive processes that shape relationship functioning, with particular attention to communication, stress, and the structural conditions that operate within cultural settings. She conducts applied research evaluating policies and interventions designed to strengthen couples and families, collaborating with community organizations to adapt relationship education programs for underserved populations. Dr. Williamson’s research has received support from notable organizations including the National Science Foundation and the Administration for Children and Families. She is actively engaged in mentoring students interested in graduate study and research assistance in her lab.

Research Interests

Awards

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Reuben Hill Award

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Fulbright Scholar Award

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Couples Research & Treatment Special Interest Group - Early Career Contributions Couple Relationships Award

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Rising Star

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Consulting Editor

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Distinguished Dissertation Award

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Distinguished Student Research Clinical Psychology Award

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Family Strengthening Scholars Grant

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Dissertation Year Fellowship

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Outstanding SSCP Student Researcher Award

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Finalist for General Psychology Graduate Student Research Award

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Senior Clinician-Scientist Award

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Graduate Research Award

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Graduate Research Fellowship

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Graduate Summer Research Mentorship

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Student Travel Award

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Graduate Summer Research Mentorship

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University Fellowship

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Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

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Undergraduate Research Award

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.