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Minority Fellowship Program (MFP)—Doctoral Students
Applying for the MFP
The 2026–2027 MFP Doctoral application period is now closed. To be notified of the 2027–2028 MFP Doctoral application opening, please complete the interest survey.
Who can be considered for this program?
The MFP targets individuals pursuing a doctoral degree in social work. Applicants must hold a social work master’s degree from a CSWE-accredited program. Their career goal must be to provide leadership in practice, research, teaching, and/or policy promulgation in government or private organizations working with persons with or at risk for mental health and/or substance use disorders.
The purpose of the program is to improve behavioral health care outcomes for all by providing professional development and training opportunities for the behavioral health workforce. Contingent on funding, the CSWE MFP accomplishes this by providing monetary stipends, professional development training, mentorship, and other supports to doctoral students who are completing their social work degrees.
What are the funding sources for the MFP?
Funds for the MFP are provided by the Center for Mental Health Services, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79SM090071 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.