Jeanne Spurlock Congressional Fellowship
This fellowship places psychiatry residents or early career psychiatrists in Congress for 10 months to gain hands-on experience in child and minority mental health advocacy and legislative policy.
Funder: American Psychiatric Association (https://www.psychiatry.org)
Due Dates: March 15, 2027 (Full application deadline, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii–Aleutian Standard Time)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 per fellow (includes stipend, housing, health insurance, and moving expenses); 10-month placement; 2 awards/year
Summary: 10-month congressional fellowship for psychiatry residents or early career psychiatrists focused on child/minority mental health advocacy.
Key Information: The next application period opens November 1, 2026.
Description
The fellowship honors Dr. Jeanne Spurlock, a leader in child and minority mental health, by providing two psychiatry residents or early career psychiatrists the opportunity to work in a congressional office in Washington, D.C. for 10 months. Fellows gain hands-on experience with federal legislative healthcare issues, develop advocacy skills, and engage with policymakers and professional groups. The program aims to build future leaders in psychiatric advocacy, especially for child and minority mental health.
