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

  • Unofficial doctoral transcript(s)

  • Training proposal abstract

  • Training proposal

  • Addictions 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

Dates to Remember

  • Application deadline: Jan. 15

  • Review process: March

  • Notification: April via FAST (online)

Apply

Complete the online application

Download the Application Instructions

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

Other MFP Programs

  • The MHSAS Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed for early career doctoral recipients who are interested in developing a career in behavioral health services or policy. Deadline January 15th. 

  • The Psychology Summer Institute (PSI) is a week-long intensive training designed for advanced doctoral students and early career doctoral recipients. PSI provides mentoring and career development as participants develop projects focusing on ethnic minority issues. Deadline May 1st.

  • The Recovery to Practice (RTP) is a five-year initiative to promote mental health recovery principles and practices for psychologists.