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Department of Psychiatry Department of Psychiatry

Biological Psychiatry & Neuroscience Fellowship Application Process

The deadline for applying to the Fellowship for the upcoming academic year is March 7, 2025. After your completed application has been received and reviewed, you may be invited for an interview via Zoom. A firm acceptance of the offer is due by April 2, 2025. Accepted fellows may begin their appointment as early as September 1, 2025.

Application Requirement:
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Application Materials:
  • Up-to-date CV
  • 2-page "Specific Aims" of your proposed research project
  • 3 letters of recommendation, including one from your proposed research mentor. The letter from your research mentor should describe how they will support your research, and their willingness to cover program-required expenses.
Important Dates:
  • Application Due Date: March 7, 2025
  • Decision Date: March 28, 2025
  • Acceptance Due Date: April 2, 2025
  • Start Date: September 1, 2025 (earliest date)

 

Compensation

The minimum salary is NIH postdoctoral scale, but supplementation is frequently available and is negotiated with individual research mentors.