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Minority
Fellowship Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I required to
specialize in substance abuse?
No. However, each Fellow must agree to receive some
AAMFT provided or
approved
training specific to providing mental health and substance
abuse services to minority and underserved populations.
Do I have to be a member of an ethnic minority group to apply?
No. But you must have a demonstrated history of commitment to
culturally competent research and/or service to ethnic minority and underserved populations
in the areas of mental health and substance abuse that is
evidenced in your application.
How long does the
fellowship last?
Each Fellow is provided a stipend for up to
3 years. However, stipend support for three years is provisional and must be
renewed each year. Reappointment is contingent upon the
satisfactory academic progress of the Fellow and continued
support from our federal funding agency. Beyond the 3 years of
stipend support, Fellows are expected to maintain a
career-long relationship with the MFP for professional
development, guidance, and association.
How do Fellows renew
their appointments?
Each Fellow currently receiving a stipend must complete a
progress report and return it to the MFP. Progress reports are
reviewed and reappointment
decisions are announced.
How much is the
stipend?
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Financial Support (3
year maximum. Must be renewed annually)
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$20,000.00 stipend
per student/per year to be used for all related costs of doctoral program
attendance and training.
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AAMFT training
opportunities and enrichment experiences
Financial support for
AAMFT/MFP’s Winter and Summer Training Institutes which
provide training specific to providing cultural
competence, mental health and substance abuse services to
underserved minority populations.
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Travel support to the
AAMFT Conference
v
$1500.00 to cover all costs of attendance at the AAMFT Annual
Conference--attendance at the conference will provide continuing
education and cross-collaboration with faculty and other leaders in
the field, as well as an opportunity to present their work.
If I receive support
from another federally-funded training grant, may I also
accept funding from the MFP?
No. Individuals supported by other federal training grants are
not eligible for support from the MFP.
What if the funding is
from a private foundation, the state, or the university?
Please contact our office for guidance. Funding eligibility in
these instances will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
What are the criteria
used to select Fellows?
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Demonstrated commitment to
culturally competent research and/or service to ethnic minority and underserved populations
in the areas of mental health and substance abuse
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Knowledge of
mental health services issues
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Fit between
career goals and training environment selected
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Potential to
become a culturally competent mental health service provider
demonstrated through accomplishments and goals
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Scholarship/grades
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Letters of
recommendation
When are selections
announced?
The MFP
Advisory Committee meets in June to review
applications. Awards are announced in July. Students awarded
fellowships may expect to begin receiving support no earlier
than October 2009.
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