A Program
Administered by the American Psychological Association and
Association of Neuroscience Departments and Programs
Funded
by
The National Institute of Mental Health
to support Postdoctoral Training in Neuroscience Benefits
Benefits
Eligibility
Purpose
An important goal of the program is to increase representation of Black/African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, and Pacific Islander students within neuroscience. However, the program welcomes applications from all students, especially those interested in increasing the representation of underrepresented ethnic minorities in neuroscience, as well as increasing the pool of researchers and teachers whose work focuses on ethnic minority persons and issues.
Support for Training in:
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much money does the MFP in Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellowship provide?
A. The award is at
the standard NIH postdoctoral stipend level. It can be renewed for a second
year, with proof of satisfactory progress and evidence that the applicant is
seeking other grant-base support. We encourage, and will assist, all recipients
in applying for alternate funds. Fellows who succeed in acquiring alternate
funds will continue to be included
in the program activities.
Q. Are Fellows obligated to a pay back?
A. Postdoctoral Fellows
are obligated to conduct pay back service for the first year of support. If
a Fellow engages in a second year of training, research or teaching, then the
second year is considered pay-back.
Q. When are awards announced?
A. Awards are announced in March. The Advisory Committee convenes annually in February to select finalists.
Q. What are the criteria used to select Fellows?
A. Selection is based upon evidence in the application of:
Scholarship
Research experience and potential
Research proposal
Suitable laboratory and mentor
Commitment to a research career in neuroscience
Writing ability and
Appropriateness to program goal.
Q. Who selects MFP in Neuroscience Fellows?
A. Fellows are selected by the Director with the help of an Advisory Committee of distinguished neuroscientists.
Q. May persons currently engaged in postdoctoral research apply?
A. Yes, if you are in an early stage of postdoctoral research or you are planing to begin postdoctoral work in the next nine months.
Q. Can an applicant receive support for a second postdoctoral experience?
A. Yes, if the justification for a career development is compelling.
Other MFP Training Fellowships
The MFP in Neuroscience Training Fellowship provides predoctoral research fellowships in neuroscience.
The MFP Clinical Training Fellowship is geared to those pursuing careers as mental health practitioners and clinical researchers serving ethnic minority populations.
The MFP Research Training Fellowship is geared to those pursuing careers in psychology as research scientists.
The MFP HIV/AIDS Research Training Fellowship is geared to those pursuing careers as research scientists in HIV/AIDS research.
The MFP Summer Program in Neuroscience, Ethics, and Survival (SPINES) provides training at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA
For more information on the Minority Fellowship Program see our Home Page at www.apa.org/mfp.
For information on neuroscience training programs see the Association of Neuroscience Departments and Programs Web Page at www.andp.org.
Other Facts About the Minority Fellowship Program
Supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), this competitive program provides postdoctoral research fellowships in mental health sciences at sites selected by the applicant in consultation with the MFP.
Recipients must have a Ph.D. or M.D., with appropriate research experience in neuroscience or an applied discipline, such as cell or molecular biology or immunology.
Deadline
Applications are accepted in the fall and must be received in the office by January 15 of the year in which support is being sought. For more information, contact:
The American Psychological
Association
Minority Fellowship Program
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: (202) 336-6027
Fax: (202) 336-6012
E-Mail: mfp@apa.org