NIMH T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship for Translational Research in Child Psychiatric Disorders
Columbia University's NIMH-funded postdoctoral fellowship provides interdisciplinary training in translational research for child and adolescent psychiatric disorders.
Funder: Columbia University Department of Psychiatry
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application portal deadline to apply for interview)
Funding Amounts: Typically covers 2–3 years of postdoctoral training; includes NIH-level stipend, benefits, and research/travel support.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship supporting interdisciplinary translational research training in childhood psychiatric disorders at Columbia University.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; both MDs and PhDs are eligible; individuals on temporary visas are not eligible.
Description
This NIMH-funded postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary training for child psychiatrists, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, and psychologists to conduct translational research in child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. The program emphasizes strong mentorship, interdisciplinary education, and hands-on research experience in areas such as translational neuroscience, biostatistics, research design, scientific writing, and grant preparation. Fellows work closely with internationally recognized faculty across domains including basic neuroscience, neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, epidemiology, and clinical trials. The fellowship is designed to prepare trainees for independent research careers or competitive, federally funded career development awards, with opportunities to work in a variety of research labs affiliated with the program.
