UCSF Psychiatry Research Resident Training Program
The UCSF Psychiatry RRTP provides psychiatry residents with tailored research training, mentorship, and funding to launch careers in mental health research across clinical, translational, and basic science fields.
Funder: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (research track application) | April 2027 (progress report) | May 2027 (final completion report)
Funding Amounts: Typical support: Up to ~$12,000 for research, travel, and educational expenses per resident; protected research time and mentorship provided.
Summary: Supports psychiatry residents at UCSF with individualized research training, mentorship, and pilot research funding to launch careers in mental health research.
Key Information: Application requires both NRMP research code and supplemental application; see program page for details.
Description
The UCSF Psychiatry Research Resident Training Program (RRTP) is designed to nurture and support psychiatry residents with a strong interest in developing research careers in mental health. The program offers a flexible, individualized training environment, including career mentoring, protected time for research, pilot research funding, and ongoing career development support. Residents participate in research activities spanning clinical, translational, and basic science fields, with mentorship from experienced faculty and collaboration with the UCSF Clinical & Translational Science Institute. The RRTP also facilitates continued career support post-residency, including guidance on postdoctoral fellowships and career awards.
