Grant Rich

Grant Rich serves as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Humanistic Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University. A Ph.D. graduate from the University of Chicago, he maintains active dual licensure as both a social worker and nationally certified massage therapist while contributing to Alaska's Behavioral Health Division as a research analyst.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Chicago

Dr. Rich pioneers research at the intersection of behavioral health technologies and global psychology, with signature contributions in prescription digital therapeutics, Experience Sampling Methods, and cross-cultural resilience frameworks. His work consistently bridges clinical practice with technological innovation, particularly through online education platforms and international collaborations spanning 33+ countries. Current projects explore human-animal interactions and musical improvisation's cognitive dimensions.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (APS)
• Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) in Divisions 1, 2, 46, 48, 52
• President's Award for Extraordinary Service from APA Division 52 (International Psychology)
• Academic Service Award from American University of Phnom Penh
• NEH Fellow (twice, for Black/Indigenous Resistance)
• Frances Mullen Award for Distinguished Contributions to International Psychology (2023)
• Listed in Marquis Who's Who in America

As primary grant writer for Alaska's Behavioral Health Division, Dr. Rich secured $19.8 million in federal funding including $2 million and $2.8 million SAMHSA COVID-19 emergency grants, a $7.9 million ARPA grant, and $7.3 million in Mental Health Block Grants. His 20+ years of teaching span undergraduate to doctoral levels across the USA, South/Southeast Asia, and online platforms, with special focus on diversifying psychology education through MOOCs and global partnerships.

Professional leadership includes Past Presidency of APA's Society for Media Psychology and Technology (Division 46) and Society for Peace, Conflict, and Violence (Division 48), plus editorial roles for Springer book series and journals like PLOS One. Medical mission work complements his research in trauma recovery across diverse cultural contexts.