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APA-IUPSYS Global Mental Health Fellowship:
Eligibility:
The applicant must:
- be an APA member or have applied for APA membership at the time of application (International affiliate members are also eligible.)
- hold a doctoral degree that is:
2. from a legitimate, nationally recognized, academic institution
The fellowship carries a stipend of $22,000 for a 12-month fellowship period. It is anticipated that the work to be done under the auspices of the fellowship will be conducted primarily at the fellow's home institution, following a brief orientation period at WHO in Geneva. There will likely also be one or two additional brief periods in Geneva or elsewhere in the world, if needed. Upon selection, the fellow will be engaged under a contract that specifies the work plan (approved by WHO), timeline, stipend, and expense allowances. Additional funds of up to $8,000 will be provided for travel related to the work plan.
- have received their doctoral degree by the time they submit their application for the fellowship
- be a psychologist of any career level with demonstrated research experience and leadership in at least one of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse priority areas indicated in the description.
- a completed online application, which will require uploading the following information:
- personal statement outlining the applicant’s experience, expertise, and interest as they relate to the goals of the program;
- curriculum vitae
- a statement from the applicant’s employer confirming support for fellowship activities, including recognition of the 20–30 percent of professional time needed for research and program work, as well as travel to Geneva for orientation and to Geneva or elsewhere for tasks specified in the work plan.
- three letters of recommendation, which must be distinct from the confirmation of employer support: Referees should be asked to address the applicant’s goodness of fit with the goals of the program, with reference to clinical and research expertise, experience, and personal suitability for the fellowship. Applicants are responsible for forwarding the recommendation submission form to their recommenders.
The fellowship carries a stipend of $22,000 for a 12-month fellowship period. It is anticipated that the work to be done under the auspices of the fellowship will be conducted primarily at the fellow's home institution, following a brief orientation period at WHO in Geneva. There will likely also be one or two additional brief periods in Geneva or elsewhere in the world, if needed. Upon selection, the fellow will be engaged under a contract that specifies the work plan (approved by WHO), timeline, stipend, and expense allowances. Additional funds of up to $8,000 will be provided for travel related to the work plan.
