Fellowship Graduate

AACAP Jeanne Spurlock Research Fellowship in Substance Abuse and Addiction for Minority Medical Students

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

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Avg. Amount Awarded
316
Days
March 4 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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AACAP Jeanne Spurlock Research Fellowship in Substance Abuse and Addiction for Minority Medical Students
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Description

The AACAP Jeanne Spurlock, MD, Research Fellowship in Substance Abuse and Addiction offers a unique opportunity for minority medical students, or students whose project will focus on underserved youth, to explore a research career in substance abuse and/or addiction in relation to child and adolescent psychiatry, gain valuable work experience, as well as receive mentorship and meet leaders in the child and adolescent psychiatry/ substance use and addiction field. Applications are considered from African-American, Native American, Alaskan Native, Mexican American, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander students in accredited U.S. medical schools or students whose research will focus on minorities. Applicants must submit a letter of support from their proposed mentor which describes: the mentor's role in the project; details on the scope of commitment to the applicant's training; and a summary of their relevant mentorship background. A letter of good standing from the applicant's medical school must also be submitted. For more information, kindly visit the scholarship's website for the fellowship requirements and selection review information.

Amount Details

$3,000
Low Amount Awarded
$4,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Health and Medical Sciences
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African, Hispanic, Latin American/Caribbean, Mexican

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Letter of Good Standing
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
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Contact
AACAP Department of Research, Grants and Workforce
training@aacap.org
Tel: 202-966-7300
Fax: 202-587-9663 Address 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20016-3007