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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APA Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) - MHSAS Fellowships

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

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Award amount

$27,144 for MHSAS-Doc fellows (except during internship year)

Eligibility

U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or noncitizen nationals; Strong commitment to a career in behavioral health services or policy focused on underserved communities; Sign a letter of commitment to work for two years in a capacity addressing behavioral health needs of underrepresented communities

Requirements

Doctoral: Enrolled full-time in an APA-accredited doctoral program; Doctoral: Must not be interns; Postdoctoral: Conferred doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program within the last five years; Postdoctoral: Engaged in or applying to a specialized postdoctoral training program; Postdoctoral: Support from an established sponsor at the postdoctoral institution

How to apply

Applications for the 2026/2027 cohort are currently closed

Important dates

Fellowship term: October 1 - September 29

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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