About the Predoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
The principal aim of the APA Minority Fellowship Program in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is to identify, select, and support the training of doctoral-level ethnic minority students and postdoctoral trainees whose prior experiences and clearly stated career goals suggest they will make significant contributions to the behavioral health services needs of ethnic and racial minorities. By filling a crucial need for behavioral health service providers, this is directly related to efforts to reduce health disparities among ethnic minorities in the U.S.
The MFP selects individuals with promise and a commitment to careers that address behavioral health services needs of ethnic minorities. Thus, the APA-MFP has two target populations at the center of its efforts: the members of ethnic and racial minorities in need of behavioral health services and ethnic minority doctoral students in psychology.
For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questionsopens in new window.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident or non-citizen nationals are eligible.
- Strong commitment to a career in ethnic minority behavioral health services or policy.
- Enrolled full-time in an APA-accredited doctoral program for the fall term immediately following the application deadline.
- No fellowship support is available during a student's internship year.
- African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are especially encouraged to apply.
Annual January 15 deadline. To apply for this fellowship, please see the Predoctoral Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services application instructionsopens in new window.
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