VA Quality Scholars Psychology Advanced Fellowship
A two-year postdoctoral fellowship at SF VA Medical Center offers advanced research training in behavioral health integration, quality improvement, and interprofessional healthcare education for psychologists.
Funder: USCF - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Stipend approx. $61,052 per year for 2 years; includes health insurance and leave benefits.
Summary: A two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the San Francisco VA Medical Center focused on advanced research training in behavioral health integration, quality improvement, and interprofessional healthcare education.
Key Information: Eligibility restricted to U.S. citizens with a doctorate from an APA-accredited program and internship.
Description
The VA Quality Scholars Psychology Advanced Fellowship at the San Francisco VA Medical Center is a two-year, full-time postdoctoral program designed for psychologists seeking advanced research training in behavioral health integration, quality improvement, and interprofessional healthcare education. The fellowship emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, offering opportunities to work closely with professionals from nursing, medicine, and geriatrics. Fellows spend approximately 75% of their time on research and 25% on educational, clinical, and administrative activities. Research areas include interprofessional healthcare education, systems-based quality improvement, health services research, psychosocial aspects of chronic illness, mental health in integrated care settings, and psychological interventions for mental health and substance abuse. The program also provides leadership, curriculum development, clinical supervision, and program development experiences, preparing fellows for independent research careers in healthcare delivery and education.
