American Psychological Association (APA) - Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) - Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS)

Overview of the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS) provided by the American Psychological Association.

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Deadline2025-10-28

Award amountOne-year associate membership to APA; $13,000 stipend paid in four quarterly installments; $27,144 for MHSAS-Doc fellows (except during internship year); Travel support to Washington, DC for Psychology Summer Institute; $2,000 participation fee; Travel support to Washington, DC; Six full scholarships awarded based on need and diversity representation

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Behavioral Health and Public Policy Program (BHPP)

An initiative by the American Psychological Association (APA) and Bowie State University designed to build policy leadership skills for current Minority Fellowship Program fellows.

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Eligibility

Current Minority Fellowship Program fellows; IMFP fellows; Fellows from MFP sister programs

Requirements

Participation in a two-day symposium; Completion of public policy coursework; Completion of a capstone project and group thesis

Important dates

Summer 2025: Continued studies; Summer 2026: Completion of capstone project

Contact

American Psychological Association, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002; Telephone: (800) 374-2721; (202) 336-5500; TDD/TTY: (202) 336-6123

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