[Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org)

November 1, 2026 (annual deadline: Nov. 1)

One fellowship position per year; full salary and benefits for one year

Provides advanced clinical and research training in mood psychiatry, preparing fellows for academic and clinical careers.

Open to clinical and research applicants from psychiatry, psychology, and related fields; unaccredited, but highly specialized.

--- ## Description The Mood Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a one-year advanced fellowship focused on mood psychiatry. It is designed to provide in-depth clinical, research, and educational experiences in the assessment and treatment of mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. The program emphasizes the integration of scientific knowledge with clinical practice, offering fellows opportunities for mentorship, interdisciplinary research, and teaching. Graduates are prepared for advanced careers as mood psychiatrists, psychologists, or basic researchers in academic and clinical settings. The fellowship is unaccredited, as no national accreditation or subspecialty certification currently exists for this field. --- ## Due Dates - November 1, 2026: Completed application form and all required documentation due (annual deadline: Nov. 1) - Previous annual deadlines: November 1 (each year) All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - One fellowship position is awarded annually. - The fellowship provides a full stipend (salary) and benefits for one year, consistent with Mayo Clinic’s graduate medical education programs. - No tuition is charged; fellows receive employee benefits during training. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have completed or be near completion of doctoral training. - Three pathways are available: - **Clinical Psychiatry:** Open to fully trained psychiatrists (M.D. or D.O.) or psychiatry residents in their final year, eligible for a Minnesota medical license. - **Clinical Psychology:** Open to postdoctoral-level psychologists or those in their final year of postdoctoral training, eligible for a Minnesota psychology license. - **Research:** Open to a diverse group including psychiatrists, physicians from other specialties (e.g., neurology, cardiology), postdoctoral-level psychologists, and basic scientists. Medical or psychology licensure is not required for this track, and non-U.S.-trained applicants are eligible. - All applicants must provide three recommendation letters (one from a residency program director if applicable), all dated within six months of submission. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Recruit application portal](https://mccms.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login). - Required materials include: - Completed application form - Curriculum vitae - Personal statement - Three recent recommendation letters (including one from residency program director if applicable) - Other standard documentation as listed on the [application materials page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/application-process/) - No printed applications are accepted. - Interviews for selected candidates are typically conducted between November and December. --- ## Additional Information - The program is not accredited (no national accreditation exists for this fellowship type). - No certificate of added qualification or subspecialty certification is offered. - The fellowship can be tailored to clinical, research, or teaching interests. - Fellows have opportunities for moonlighting (with approval) and are expected to participate in didactic sessions, research, and teaching. - Only one position is available each year, making the fellowship highly competitive. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/mood-fellowship-minnesota/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/mood-fellowship-minnesota/application-process/) - [Curriculum Details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/mood-fellowship-minnesota/curriculum/) - [Pathways and Eligibility](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/mood-fellowship-minnesota/curriculum/pathways/) - [Meet Current and Past Fellows](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/mood-fellowship-minnesota/meet-our-fellows/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------|---------------| | Marin Veldic, M.D. | Program Director | [psychres@mayo.edu](mailto:psychres@mayo.edu) | 507-284-2511 | | Holly Schmidt | Education Coordinator| [psychres@mayo.edu](mailto:psychres@mayo.edu) | 507-284-2511 | | General Contact | Mayo Clinic | [Contact Form](https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/contact) | 507-284-2511 |

Mood Fellowship - Mayo Clinic

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