Travis Research Institute
Clinical Psychology Fellowships
What are Clinical Psychology Fellowships?
Clinical Psychology Fellowships are specialized scholarships awarded to students who demonstrate past leadership in their research labs (through active participation in lab activities, mentoring of junior students, etc.) and show academic excellence. They are intended to provide support to both the students and the research labs. Each fellowship comes with a total of $15,000 for the academic year ($5,000 for each: Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters).
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying to one of the fellowships, there are two steps. First, discuss your desire to apply with your faculty advisor. Next, complete your application. Applications are due Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm PT. Late applications will not be considered.
What are the different kinds of fellowships?
There are a total of five different kinds of fellowships (Research, Clinical, Tranzow, Fuller Psychological and Family Services, and Thrive Fellowships). If appropriate, you may apply to more than one fellowship. However, if selected, you will only be awarded one fellowship. You will not receive multiple fellowships in one academic year.
1. Research Fellowships
Research Fellowships are for third, fourth, and fifth-year students. Students in both PsyD and PhD cohorts are eligible for fellowships. However, because of this fellowship’s emphasis on research, PhD students are more likely to qualify.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership in the respective research lab
- Strong knowledge in research and analytical methods (quantitative or qualitative analyses and procedures)
- Experience mentoring junior students
- Significant contribution to research projects within the lab
- Continued commitment to support the research lab and its junior students
- Academic excellence
2. Clinical Fellowships
Clinical Fellowships are for third, fourth, and fifth-year students. Students in both PsyD and PhD cohorts are eligible for a clinical fellowship. However, because of this fellowship’s emphasis on clinical training, PsyD students are more likely to qualify.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership in the respective research lab
- Experience in the domains of program development, implementation of clinical treatment or psycho-educational programs, and program evaluation
- Experience mentoring junior students
- Continued commitment to support the research lab and its junior students
- Academic excellence
3. Frank & Till Tranzow Fellowship
The Tranzow Fellowship is for a third, fourth, or fifth-year clinical student who plans to work in a church or other ministry context and demonstrates a deep commitment to serving the church. Students in both PsyD and PhD cohorts are eligible for fellowships. However, because of this fellowship’s emphasis on research management, PhD students are more likely to qualify.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership in the respective research lab
- Demonstrated commitment to service or work in the church or other ministry contexts
- Experience in appropriate research and analytical methods
- Experience mentoring junior students
- Academic excellence
4. Fuller Psychological and Family Services (FPFS) Fellowship
This fellowship is for a third, fourth, or fifth-year clinical student who has an interest in working in community mental health clinic settings. Students who are awarded this fellowship will help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing FPFS services and facilitate dissertation opportunities through optimizing and managing the FPFS research database. Students selected for this fellowship may also have an interest in utilizing the FPFS research database as the basis for their own dissertation.
Selection Criteria:
- Knowledge of various research and analytical methods (quantitative or qualitative analyses and procedures)
- Interest in working with the FPFS database, under the supervision of the FPFS research director, to make data more accessible to SoPMFT students and faculty interested in utilizing FPFS data for research projects
- Interest in conducting program evaluation and program development for the benefit of FPFS, including interest in conducting one's own dissertation directed at an FPFS-related project
- Demonstrated ability to balance the needs of client care and research in a clinical setting
- Academic excellence, especially in the area of clinical work
5. Thrive Fellowship
Thrive Fellowships are for clinical doctoral students who aspire to serve and lead in the academic study, teaching, training, and/or practice of integrative approaches to human thriving. Students completing their second, third, or fourth year may apply (though exceptional first-year students will be considered with faculty referral)
The Thrive Center for Human Development is an applied research center that conducts research and develops resources to inspire, inform, and equip people to thrive. Thrive Fellowships are intended for students who seek experience and mentorship in theoretically-informed research and/or in translating research for practical applications related to spiritual health and thriving. Interested applicants must discuss their desire to apply with Dr. Pam King and their faculty advisor.
Selection Criteria:
- Commitment to an area of psychological science related to human thriving
- Ability to articulate how one's research interests relate to Thrive's model of Spiritual Health
- Desire to serve the Thrive Center, SoPMFT community, Fuller, and/or broader community
- Strong knowledge in various research and analytical methods (quantitative or qualitative analyses and procedures), including experience in data collection and entry, database management, and/or data analysis
- Some knowledge or experience in applied or translational research, such as program development, program evaluation, and/or resource development (e.g. blog writing, developing practices)
- Strong writing skills for academic and/or layperson audiences
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience
- Initiative, strong organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment
- Willingness to be an advocate for the Thrive Center
- Interest in developmental implications for one's area of research is preferred
- Academic excellence
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I am a second-year clinical student next year. Am I eligible to apply?
The fellowships are meant for advanced students in their third, fourth, or fifth year in the program who have demonstrated leadership within the lab. If you are a rising second-year student and are interested in applying, please discuss with your faculty advisor if this is the most appropriate time for you to apply. While you can still apply, please note that you may not be as competitive as other advanced students applying for these fellowships.
2. I currently receive the Robertson Fellowship. Am I eligible to apply for one of these fellowships?
Recipients of the Robertson Fellowship are not eligible to apply for these fellowships.
3. I am a student in the MFT program. Can I apply?
Given the nature of these fellowships, they are only available to clinical doctoral (PsyD and PhD) students. MFT students are not eligible to apply.
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