Benjamin Nguyen holds the current Canada Graduate Research Scholarship- Doctoral from SSHRCC!
Benjamin Nguyen, who is an incoming PhD student in Clinical Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan, a member of the HIV Prevention Lab and of The HOPE Centre’s Steering Committee, has been awarded the competitive Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral from the Canada Research Training Awards Site via the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada!
His research uses intersectional and anti-stigma approaches to better understand sex/uality, sexual health, and wellbeing of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM). Building on his Master's research, Benjamin’s CGRS-D funded doctoral work will examine how GBM’s sexual position preferences (e.g., top, bottom, versatile) change over time, how these changes relate to sexual wellbeing, and will centre the experiences of GBM who are “sides”, i.e., those who prefer non-penetrative sex. Through this work, Benjamin hopes to challenge stigma, broaden understandings of sexual diversity, and contribute to more inclusive approaches to sexual health research and practice.
Benjamin’s work on the Steering Committee, contributes directly to ongoing operations and strategic development, with a particular focus on promoting student engagement. He also reviews applications for Steering Committee involvement and evaluates conference and research grant applications to support funding decisions and governance continuity. Our work here, simply wouldn’t be as effective or informed without Benjamin’s input.
Beyond the HOPE Centre, he also serves as a graduate student representative on the Clinical Psychology Program's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice Committee and as a Student Mentor in the Canadian Psychological Association's Student Mentorship Program.
In the future, alongside his doctoral research Benjamin will be completing a practicum at CAMH's Gender Identity Clinic, where he will provide affirming, evidence-based psychological care to gender-diverse adults with regard to issues related to gender identity and expression, including gender expansive, trans and non-binary identities.
Congratulations Benjamin on such continually brilliant work, we’re so happy to see your research being recognized!
