Research Fellows

This prestigious advisory group will provide an opportunity to recognize leading researchers in the field of child life.

Research fellows provide the following:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to ACLP on a consult basis

  • Serve as informal mentors to aspiring child life researchers

  • Serve as a research consultant to ACLP committees, task forces, or working groups

  • May be recruited to lead or participate in strategic projects

  • Maintain ACLP membership and certification in good standing

In addition, one Research Fellow is appointed as the Lead Research Fellow. The Lead Fellow is selected by a majority vote of all Research Fellows for a term of three years. An individual can be elected lead fellow multiple times but cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms as chief fellow.

The lead fellow is responsible for staying up to date on the skills and experiences available within the fellows and identifying gaps that might be filled by future fellow appointments as well as serving as a liaison to the ACLP Board of Directors and executive leadership.

What We Do

ACLP oversees the awareness of the profession, fostering community, enabling learning through education and training, building knowledge as the definitive source for resources and research, and fiscal responsibility. 

Research Fellows

This prestigious advisory group will provide an opportunity to recognize leading researchers in the field of child life.

Research fellows provide the following:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to ACLP on a consult basis

  • Serve as informal mentors to aspiring child life researchers

  • Serve as a research consultant to ACLP committees, task forces, or working groups

  • May be recruited to lead or participate in strategic projects

  • Maintain ACLP membership and certification in good standing

In addition, one Research Fellow is appointed as the Lead Research Fellow. The Lead Fellow is selected by a majority vote of all Research Fellows for a term of three years. An individual can be elected lead fellow multiple times but cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms as chief fellow.

The lead fellow is responsible for staying up to date on the skills and experiences available within the fellows and identifying gaps that might be filled by future fellow appointments as well as serving as a liaison to the ACLP Board of Directors and executive leadership.

Research Fellows

This prestigious advisory group will provide an opportunity to recognize leading researchers in the field of child life.

Research fellows provide the following:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to ACLP on a consult basis

  • Serve as informal mentors to aspiring child life researchers

  • Serve as a research consultant to ACLP committees, task forces, or working groups

  • May be recruited to lead or participate in strategic projects

  • Maintain ACLP membership and certification in good standing

In addition, one Research Fellow is appointed as the Lead Research Fellow. The Lead Fellow is selected by a majority vote of all Research Fellows for a term of three years. An individual can be elected lead fellow multiple times but cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms as chief fellow.

The lead fellow is responsible for staying up to date on the skills and experiences available within the fellows and identifying gaps that might be filled by future fellow appointments as well as serving as a liaison to the ACLP Board of Directors and executive leadership.

Research Fellows

This prestigious advisory group will provide an opportunity to recognize leading researchers in the field of child life.

Research fellows provide the following:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to ACLP on a consult basis

  • Serve as informal mentors to aspiring child life researchers

  • Serve as a research consultant to ACLP committees, task forces, or working groups

  • May be recruited to lead or participate in strategic projects

  • Maintain ACLP membership and certification in good standing

In addition, one Research Fellow is appointed as the Lead Research Fellow. The Lead Fellow is selected by a majority vote of all Research Fellows for a term of three years. An individual can be elected lead fellow multiple times but cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms as chief fellow.

The lead fellow is responsible for staying up to date on the skills and experiences available within the fellows and identifying gaps that might be filled by future fellow appointments as well as serving as a liaison to the ACLP Board of Directors and executive leadership.

ACLP Mission, Vision, Core Values, & DEI Statements

 

Research Fellows

This prestigious advisory group will provide an opportunity to recognize leading researchers in the field of child life.

Research fellows provide the following:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to ACLP on a consult basis

  • Serve as informal mentors to aspiring child life researchers

  • Serve as a research consultant to ACLP committees, task forces, or working groups

  • May be recruited to lead or participate in strategic projects

  • Maintain ACLP membership and certification in good standing

In addition, one Research Fellow is appointed as the Lead Research Fellow. The Lead Fellow is selected by a majority vote of all Research Fellows for a term of three years. An individual can be elected lead fellow multiple times but cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms as chief fellow.

The lead fellow is responsible for staying up to date on the skills and experiences available within the fellows and identifying gaps that might be filled by future fellow appointments as well as serving as a liaison to the ACLP Board of Directors and executive leadership.

ACLP Positions

The following are official positions from the ACLP on a variety of topics.

Research Fellows

This prestigious advisory group will provide an opportunity to recognize leading researchers in the field of child life.

Research fellows provide the following:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to ACLP on a consult basis

  • Serve as informal mentors to aspiring child life researchers

  • Serve as a research consultant to ACLP committees, task forces, or working groups

  • May be recruited to lead or participate in strategic projects

  • Maintain ACLP membership and certification in good standing

In addition, one Research Fellow is appointed as the Lead Research Fellow. The Lead Fellow is selected by a majority vote of all Research Fellows for a term of three years. An individual can be elected lead fellow multiple times but cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms as chief fellow.

The lead fellow is responsible for staying up to date on the skills and experiences available within the fellows and identifying gaps that might be filled by future fellow appointments as well as serving as a liaison to the ACLP Board of Directors and executive leadership.

Research Fellows

This prestigious advisory group will provide an opportunity to recognize leading researchers in the field of child life.

Research fellows provide the following:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to ACLP on a consult basis

  • Serve as informal mentors to aspiring child life researchers

  • Serve as a research consultant to ACLP committees, task forces, or working groups

  • May be recruited to lead or participate in strategic projects

  • Maintain ACLP membership and certification in good standing

In addition, one Research Fellow is appointed as the Lead Research Fellow. The Lead Fellow is selected by a majority vote of all Research Fellows for a term of three years. An individual can be elected lead fellow multiple times but cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms as chief fellow.

The lead fellow is responsible for staying up to date on the skills and experiences available within the fellows and identifying gaps that might be filled by future fellow appointments as well as serving as a liaison to the ACLP Board of Directors and executive leadership.

Research Fellows

This prestigious advisory group will provide an opportunity to recognize leading researchers in the field of child life.

Research fellows provide the following:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to ACLP on a consult basis

  • Serve as informal mentors to aspiring child life researchers

  • Serve as a research consultant to ACLP committees, task forces, or working groups

  • May be recruited to lead or participate in strategic projects

  • Maintain ACLP membership and certification in good standing

In addition, one Research Fellow is appointed as the Lead Research Fellow. The Lead Fellow is selected by a majority vote of all Research Fellows for a term of three years. An individual can be elected lead fellow multiple times but cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms as chief fellow.

The lead fellow is responsible for staying up to date on the skills and experiences available within the fellows and identifying gaps that might be filled by future fellow appointments as well as serving as a liaison to the ACLP Board of Directors and executive leadership.

Research Fellows

This prestigious advisory group will provide an opportunity to recognize leading researchers in the field of child life.

Research fellows provide the following:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to ACLP on a consult basis

  • Serve as informal mentors to aspiring child life researchers

  • Serve as a research consultant to ACLP committees, task forces, or working groups

  • May be recruited to lead or participate in strategic projects

  • Maintain ACLP membership and certification in good standing

In addition, one Research Fellow is appointed as the Lead Research Fellow. The Lead Fellow is selected by a majority vote of all Research Fellows for a term of three years. An individual can be elected lead fellow multiple times but cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms as chief fellow.

The lead fellow is responsible for staying up to date on the skills and experiences available within the fellows and identifying gaps that might be filled by future fellow appointments as well as serving as a liaison to the ACLP Board of Directors and executive leadership.

ACLP FAQs

The following are answers to frequently asked questions related to ACLP.