Postdoctoral Training in Health Psychology: NextGen Program
UCSF's Health Psychology NextGen Postdoc Program provides advanced research training on stress, sleep, and health behaviors in mental and physical health, emphasizing innovative interventions and health disparities.
Funder: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Due Dates: Fall 2026 (current application cycle) | December 2026 (next cycle opens)
Funding Amounts: NIH NRSA-level stipend (set by NIMH; varies by experience), 2-year appointment with possible 3rd year
Summary: Advanced postdoctoral research training in health psychology, focusing on stress mechanisms and mental health, with strong faculty mentorship.
Key Information: U.S. citizens/permanent residents only (unless self-funded); program is research-focused, not clinical.
Description
The UCSF Health Psychology "NextGen" Postdoctoral Program provides rigorous interdisciplinary research training for early-career scientists interested in the social-environmental and biobehavioral causes of mental illness and physical disease, with a particular emphasis on stress, sleep, and health behavior pathways. Fellows engage in faculty-mentored research, participate in formal seminars, and develop their own research studies or work on secondary data analyses. The program aims to equip postdoctoral scholars with the conceptual, technical, and professional skills necessary for high-impact research in health psychology, with a focus on innovative interventions and addressing health disparities.
