Clifford Attkisson Clinical Services Research Training Program
The Clifford Attkisson Clinical Services Research Training Program at UCSF trains postdoctoral researchers in mental health services science, focusing on translating research into community and policy impact.
Funder: USCF - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Due Dates: Rolling (positions open until filled)
Funding Amounts: NIH/NIMH T32 postdoctoral fellowship; stipend and benefits per NIH scale; typically 2 years of support.
Summary: Postdoctoral training program supporting research and career development in mental health services research, with a focus on bridging science and practice.
Key Information: Applicants must have a PhD or MD and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident by appointment.
Description
The Clifford Attkisson Clinical Services Research Training Program (CSRTP) is an NIH/NIMH-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The program is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders in mental health services research by providing rigorous training, mentorship, and professional development. Its mission is to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world mental health service delivery, focusing on community-based interventions, implementation science, health policy, and systems-level research.
Fellows engage in mentored research, seminars, professional skill development, and career planning. The curriculum emphasizes methodological rigor, contemporary issues in clinical services research, and the translation of evidence-based practices into community settings.
