The Minority Fellowship Program at the American Psychological Association is currently still seeking applicants for two of our fellowship programs. We also have mentoring opportunities available as well. Please see below for more details.
Fellowship Opportunities: The APA Minority Fellowship Program
The Minority Fellowship Program at the American Psychological Association has a family of programs dedicated to help promising graduate students, postdoctoral trainees and early career professionals achieve lasting success in areas related to ethnic/racial minority psychology and other behavioral sciences. The APA MFP is currently accepting applications for the following opportunities:
LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM (LEAP) FOR DIVERSE SCHOLARS
Established for individuals who have attained their doctorate degree in a social/ behavioral science field (psychology, anthropology, public health, etc.) or medicine, who show promise in research related to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) mission and in leadership. Deadline: May 30
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PSYCHOLOGY SUMMER INSTITUTE (PSI)
A week-long intensive training workshop aimed at advanced doctoral psychology students and early career psychologists. PSI provides mentoring and career development as participants develop projects focusing on ethnic minority issues. Deadline: May 1
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MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MENTORS FOR LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM (LEAP) FOR DIVERSE SCHOLARS
For mid- and advanced level scientists in a social/behavioral science field (psychology, anthropology, public health, etc.) or medicine, with research related to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) mission and a leadership position in higher education and/or an association. Rolling applications.
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MENTORS FOR THE INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (IMFP) FELLOWSHIP
For mid- and advanced career professionals in psychology, nursing, social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, and substance use and addictions counseling who possess an interest in supporting master’s and doctoral level students in the IMFP fellowship. Rolling applications.
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