In the latest edition of The Community Psychologist (p. 26), the official newsletter of the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA, Division 27 of the American Psychological Association, Community Psychology), an announcement was made that featured the appointment of Renato "Rainier" M. Liboro (Psychology) as one of the six SCRA Research Scholars for 2022-2024.

Every year, the SCRA Research Scholars program selects a handful of the most promising early career researchers from the subdivision of community psychology, both in the United States and across the globe, to take part in its program that includes critical aspects such as mentorship, capacity building, and the advancement of research scholarship.