Fellowships
2027 Fellowship Application Portal Open!
Deadline for Submission is Monday, December 7
Initial Fellows (applying for the first time) can now apply via the APA Fellowship Portal. Current Fellows (those who are fellows in other divisions but not SCP, Division 12) can email the SCP Central Office at tcraighead@societyofclinicalpsychology.org
APA Fellows Application Portal:
To access the Fellows Portal, you and the applicant’s will need your MyAPA username and password. [Online Portal]
Distinction & recognition
The Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of APA) invites members who have made significant national or international contributions to the field of clinical psychology to apply for Fellow status.
Why apply for a fellowship?
Becoming a Fellow:
- Honors exceptional work in research, practice, service, teaching, supervision, consultation, or mentoring.
- Increases the visibility of your contributions and opens opportunities for collaboration.
- Positions you as a mentor and leader for students, peers, and early career psychologists.
Application process
First-time APA Fellow applicants:
- Must be an SCP member.
- Must demonstrate significant contributions to clinical psychology at the state, national, or international level in areas such as research, practice, service, teaching, supervision, or mentoring.
Prepare for submission:
- CV
- 2-page statement highlighting professional achievements and contributions to SCP’s mission
- 3 letters of endorsement from current SCP Fellows
Apply:
- Apply via the APA Online Portal
Current Fellows in another APA division:
- Must be an SCP member.
- Must demonstrate significant contributions to clinical psychology at the state, national, or international level in areas such as research, practice, service, teaching, supervision, or mentoring.
Prepare for submission:
- CV
- A brief statement (3–5 key points) on how your work advances SCP’s mission.
- Endorsement letters are not required.
Apply:
- Email your submission directly to the SCP, Division 12 Central Office.
Review process
- Applications are reviewed by the SCP Fellows Committee.
- Approved nominations are forwarded to the APA Fellows Committee, which gives final approval.
Key Dates
- Deadline for 2025 applications: December 7, 2026
- SCP Board review: Mid-Winter Meeting (February)
- APA Fellows Committee review: August (APA Annual Convention)
- Notifications: Sent after APA approval in August
Support and Guidance
- Current Fellows are encouraged to mentor applicants and provide endorsements.
- Don’t hesitate to reach out to SCP Fellows Committee members for advice on timing or requirements.
- Current Fellows are also urged to recommend colleagues who are ready for this recognition.
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