Vanguard Resident Fellowship
Forecasted
The Vanguard Resident Fellowship by the American Psychiatric Association supports psychiatry residents in advancing mental health equity through leadership training, mentorship, and innovative capstone research projects.
Funder: American Psychiatric Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2026 (past) | March 2027
Funding Amounts: $12,500 stipend per fellow for a 1-year term; up to 45 awards annually.
Summary: Fellowship for psychiatry residents to support leadership, mentorship, and capstone projects advancing mental health equity in underserved communities.
Key Information: All due dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Vanguard Resident Fellowship, part of the SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program, is a year-long initiative by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to strengthen the psychiatric workforce and improve mental health outcomes in underserved and high-need populations. The fellowship offers psychiatry residents professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and funding for innovative capstone projects focused on mental health equity. Fellows participate in a robust curriculum, attend key APA meetings, and join a national network of peers and mentors, preparing them to drive change in mental health care delivery and policy.
