AACAP Congressional Fellowship
The AACAP Congressional Fellowship immerses a child and adolescent psychiatrist in federal policy and mental health advocacy through a 10-month placement in a congressional office.
Funder: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Due Dates: November 13, 2026 (applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 total ($85,000 stipend, $10,000 housing, $5,000 health insurance) plus up to $3,500 for relocation/travel; 10-month term.
Summary: 10-month fellowship for a child and adolescent psychiatrist to work in a congressional office, focusing on mental health advocacy and federal policy.
Description
This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for one child and adolescent psychiatrist to spend 10 months working within a congressional office in Washington, DC. The program is designed to immerse the fellow in the federal legislative process, providing hands-on experience with health policy, legislative procedures, and advocacy for child and adolescent mental health. The fellow will represent the field while gaining insights into how policy impacts clinical practice and patient care.
