Postdoctoral Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Application Instructions

Please be Advised

All fellowship awards are subject to future funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Required Documents to be Submitted Online

  • Dissertation Abstract

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Training Proposal Abstract

  • Training Proposal

  • Substance Abuse Training Plan

  • Applicant/Sponsor Proposal Collaboration

  • Selection of Sponsor and Institution

  • Consistency of Career Goals with SAMHSA Mission

  • Sponsor Application Forms and Recommendation

  • Two Additional Recommendations

Required Documents to be Mailed to the MFP Office

Official Doctoral Transcripts

Dates to Remember

  • Application Deadline: January 15

  • Review Process: February and March

  • Notification: early April via mail

Apply

Apply Online

Download the Application Instructions

(Instructions are also available by selecting help in the online application form)