How to Apply

Key Dates

For top consideration, submit materials by Dec 2nd.

Salary and Benefits

Stipends are as specified by NIH guidelines. 

Fellows are eligible for health and life insurance benefits through the University of Rochester.

A travel stipend is provided.

Application and Contact Information

Because our program is supported by federal grant funding, applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Trainees with backgrounds relevant to suicide prevention including psychiatry and other medical specialties, nursing, psychology, social work, or public health are best suited to this opportunity.

Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Checklist

• CV
• Statement of career goals and interests
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate’s academic performance

Please have your letter writers email their letter, signed on letter head, directly to:
Kim Van Orden, PhD
CSPS Fellowship Program Director
University of Rochester Medical Center
300 Crittenden Road
Rochester, NY  14642
Email: Dr. Kim Van Orden

You are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Van Orden to schedule a brief phone call to learn about our program and discuss potential mentors in order to help you craft your application materials (Contact info above).

Holly Murphy
(585) 275-2047
Fellowship Coordinator