Dr. Pim Cuijpers

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Biography

Pim Cuijpers is a Professor Emeritus in Clinical Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is also affiliated with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Collaborating Center, focusing on the research dissemination of psychological interventions. With a specialization in conducting randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses of psychological treatments for common mental disorders, his work primarily aims at preventing mental disorders and enhancing psychological treatments for depression and anxiety disorders, including internet-delivered therapies. Cuijpers has published nearly 1,200 peer-reviewed articles and has been recognized among the highly cited researchers in his field. He has served as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and is an associate editor for Clinical Psychological Science. His notable contributions have been acknowledged with various awards, including the European Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research from the American Psychological Association in 2024. Cuijpers is actively engaged in research related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating his commitment to global health initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2015-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Emeritus Professor in Clinical Psychology, with a focus on research dissemination and psychological treatments.

Awards

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Outstanding Research Award

2014-01-01

Courses

Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses Psychological Interventions

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
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Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.