NIMH T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship for Translational Research in Child Psychiatric Disorders
Columbia’s NIMH T32 Fellowship offers advanced postdoctoral training in translational research on child psychiatric disorders, emphasizing interdisciplinary mentorship and scientific career development.
Funder: Columbia University Department of Psychiatry
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (application portal deadline for July 1, 2027 start date)
Funding Amounts: NIH T32 postdoctoral stipend (NIH scale; typically 2 years, renewable up to 3 years)
Summary: Advanced postdoctoral training in translational research on child psychiatric disorders, with interdisciplinary mentorship and career development.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required; MDs and PhDs in relevant fields eligible.
Description
This fellowship, hosted by the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), offers advanced postdoctoral training for child psychiatrists, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, and psychologists interested in translational research on childhood psychiatric disorders. The program provides interdisciplinary education and robust mentorship from internationally recognized faculty, with research opportunities spanning animal models, neuroimaging, clinical trials, evidence-based treatments, and implementation science.
Fellows receive training in scientific writing, grant preparation, research ethics, and oral presentation, preparing them for independent research careers in academic or clinical settings. The program particularly encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in science, including minoritized, economically disadvantaged, and disabled applicants.
