Dr. Julian Jaynes Graduate Psychology Award

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3 Telephone: (902) 566-0358 Fax: (902) 566-0795

DESCRIPTION

Dr. Julian Jaynes loved his family home, Bayfield House in Keppoch, PEI, and spent many summers and much of the last two years of his life there. Dr. Jaynes was the son of the well- known Unitarian minister, the late Reverend Julian C. Jaynes and Clara Bullard Jaynes and was the brother of the late Helen Jaynes Bryant and Robert Bullard Jaynes.

Born in 1920 in West Newton, Massachusetts, he attended Harvard College, received his bachelor’s degree from McGill University and Master’s and doctorate degrees from Yale University. A popular teacher, he lectured in the Psychology Department at Princeton University from 1966 to 1992. He was frequently invited as Visiting Lecturer or Scholar in Residence in departments of Philosophy, English, Archeology and numerous medical schools in North America and abroad. Dr. Jaynes was an associate editor of the internationally renowned journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences and on the editorial board of the Journal of Mind and Behavior.

After making significant contributions to the study of animal behaviour and ethology, he turned his attention to the riddle of human consciousness and became best known for his provocative 1976 book, The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind, a nominee for the National Book Award in 1978. The unusual scope of his work spanned psychology, anthropology, history, philosophy, religion, and literary studies.

Dr. Jaynes died on November 21, 1997 in Charlottetown after suffering a stroke.

CRITERIA

Awarded to a UPEI graduate who has been accepted as a candidate for graduate studies in Psychology; graduates must apply for this award, and provided evidence of acceptance from the university where they will be studying. APPLICATION PROCESS (Deadline: April 1)

Application materials may be submitted via mail, email, or fax: University of Prince Edward Island - Registrar’s Office Scholarships and Awards Committee 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3 [email protected] Fax #: (902) 566-0795

Protection of Privacy - The personal information requested on this form is collected under the authority of Section 31(c) of the PEI Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected under Part 2 of that Act. It will be used for the purpose of scholarship adjudication and contacting successful award recipients. Direct any questions about this collection to: UPEI Scholarships and Awards Office, 550 University Avenue Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, 902-620-5187 – [email protected]

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3 Telephone: (902) 566-0358 Fax: (902) 566-0795

Dr. Julian Jaynes Graduate Psychology Award

APPLICATION FORM

Name: Home Address:

UPEI Student ID: Telephone: UPEI Email Address:

Please include the following in your application package:

 Application Form (Deadline – April 1)  Application Personal Statement (maximum one page typed) Please explain in your personal statement how this scholarship will benefit you in attaining your educational and professional goals.  Proof of Acceptance to an accredited Psychology Graduate Program Please include a copy of your acceptance letter to your graduate program

Signature: Date:

Note: Incomplete application packages will not be considered. For official communication purposes, the Scholarships and Awards Committee will contact successful recipients through their UPEI Email Address. It is the student’s responsibility to check their UPEI email account.