• Improve the research, clinical, and policy base for culturally competent mental health and substance abuse
• Increase the number of ethnic minority mental health and substance abuse service clinicians, researchers, and policy-makers focusing on ethnic minority populations, and
• Increase knowledge and awareness of issue related to ethnic minority mental health and substance abuse treatment.

• Applicants must be American citizens or permanent resident aliens with an alien registration card (I-151 or I-551). Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible.
• A conferred doctoral degree in psychology in the last five years
• The ability to demonstrate support from an established sponsor
• African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students are especially encouraged to apply.

• Financial Support (2 years maximum. Must be renewed annually)
• A small budget for travel and related expenses
• Invitation to MFP's annual workshop for mentors and fellows
• Opportunities for mentoring and networking with leading ethnic minority psychologists
• Access to information and resources
• Lifetime network of professional association with psychologists interested in ethnic minority mental health and
services

Download the application instructions (PDF format). They are also available when you click on Help in the online application form.

Apply for this fellowship online.


(Note: Sponsor instructions and recommender instructions will be available on their respective help pages in the online system.)

Applications are accepted in the fall and must be submitted by January 15 of the year in which support is being sought. For more information, contact:

APA/MFP
Postdoctoral MHSAS Application
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: (202) 336-6127
Fax: (202) 336-6012

E-mail: MFP


Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the fellowship last?
Each Fellow is provided a stipend for up to 2 years. However, stipend support for two years is provisional and must be renewed each year. Reappointment is contingent upon the satisfactory academic progress of the Fellow and continued support from our federal funding agency. Beyond the 2 years of stipend support, Fellows are expected to maintain a career-long relationship with the MFP for professional development, guidance, and association.

How do Fellows renew their appointments?
Each Fellow currently receiving a stipend must complete a progress report and return it to the MFP in January. Progress reports are reviewed by the MFP Advisory Committee in March and reappointment decisions are announced in April.

How much is the stipend?

The stipend coming directly from the MFP varies each year and is based on levels set by SAMHSA for postdoctoral funding. The MFP also tries to ensure the financial support of it Fellows by requesting various types of "in-kind" support such as, health insurance, research, office space, research supplies, etc. from the universities at which they are training.

If I receive support from another federally-funded training grant, may I also accept funding from the MFP?
No. Individuals supported by other federal training grants are not eligible for support from the MFP.

What if the funding is from a private foundation, the state, or the university?
Please contact our office for guidance. Funding eligibility in these instances have to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

What are the criteria used to select Fellows?

• Commitment to a career in ethnic minority mental health service delivery, research, or policy
• Qualifications of the sponsor
• Fit between career goals and training environment selected
• Merit of the training proposal
• Potential demonstrated through accomplishments and goals
• Appropriateness to program goal