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

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Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program (IMFP)

Overview of the APA's Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program, which supports graduate students in behavioral health fields committed to reducing health disparities in underrepresented communities.

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Eligibility

U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or noncitizen nationals; Master’s or doctoral students in psychology, nursing, social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or substance use and addictions counseling; Commitment to enter careers in behavioral health services for ethnic and racial minorities with mental or co-occurring disorders immediately upon graduation

Requirements

Field-specific academic enrollment requirements for psychology, nursing, social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, and substance use counseling; Commitment to interdisciplinary community projects; Participation in virtual and in-person training and mentoring

How to apply

The program is not currently accepting applications.

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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