AACAP Congressional Fellowship
The AACAP Congressional Fellowship lets a child and adolescent psychiatrist work in a congressional office for 10 months to deepen policy expertise and advance mental health advocacy.
Funder: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
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 fellowship
Summary: A 10-month fellowship for child and adolescent psychiatrists to work in a congressional office and advance mental health advocacy and policy expertise.
Key Information: Requires relocation to Washington, D.C. for the fellowship term.
Description
This fellowship enables a child and adolescent psychiatrist with a demonstrated commitment to mental health advocacy to spend ten months working in a congressional office in Washington, D.C. The program is designed to deepen participants' understanding of the federal legislative process, healthcare policy, and the role of psychiatry in shaping public policy. Fellows gain hands-on experience with health policy, interact with policymakers and advocacy groups, and serve as a representative of the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.
