Clinical Psychology Impact Fellowship
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Ready to Apply?
Applications accepted: February 9 – March 20
Decision Day: April 16
For questions, contact [email protected].
The Fellowship’s Impact
The Clinical Psychology Impact Fellowship awards five full-tuition fellowships to new, incoming Psy.D. Clinical Psychology students each year.
Why call it the Impact Fellowship? Because that’s what it generates: a positive impact.
Student Impact
The benefit of a full-tuition fellowship cannot be overstated. Even more important than simple relief, this fellowship offers talented, intelligent, and passionate students the opportunity to pursue advanced training they may not have otherwise pursued due to financial constraints.
Community Impact
Fellows are selected, in part, based on their commitment to applying clinical psychology to the greater good. The impact is especially important in underserved communities, public sector settings, and other areas with limited or no mental health services available.
Clinical Psychology Impact
In addition to addressing the national shortage of mental health professionals, this award empowers fellows to engage in innovative, evidence-based, and community-oriented practices that impact the field through scholarship, service, and leadership.
The Impact of Our Fellows
This highly competitive opportunity is awarded to fellows who are prepared to demonstrate their commitment to the advancement of clinical psychology. Fellows have ongoing responsibilities for the duration of their education and are expected to complete specific deliverables to maintain fellowship status, including:
- Scholarly Contribution: Present a poster, paper, or workshop at a professional conference or university event each year.
- Community Impact Project: Design and implement a community-based initiative or service activity to run during the period of enrollment.
- Leadership Engagement: Serve on student leadership committees or participate in advocacy activities associated with a professional organization in the clinical psychology field.
- Public Communication: Publish annually at least one annual blog, article, or media feature in association with The Chicago School to advance public understanding of mental health.
- Fellowship Ambassadorship: Represent the institution at university-sponsored events, speak at professional or community gatherings, share experiences through institutional publications, and promote the values of service, leadership, and innovation in mental health.
- Annual Report and Presentation: Submit a written summary documenting activities, outcomes, and impact; present fellowship highlights and accomplishments to The Chicago School’s clinical psychology community.
Mentorship and Support
Each fellow is matched with an experienced faculty mentor who provides scholarly, professional, and deliverable-related guidance throughout the fellowship’s duration. Fellows are also paired with a student support mentor for ongoing academic monitoring and resource coordination.
Fellowship Details
Number of Fellowships: Five each year, one awarded to a new, incoming student at each Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program location.
Eligibility:
- Acceptance into a Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program with a Fall 2026 start date.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.8 or above
- Demonstrated commitment to contributing to the field of clinical psychology in service to the public good
Application Requirements:
- Official academic transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation from psychology faculty and/or licensed clinical psychologists familiar with the applicant’s work
- Personal statement (1,000 words max.) describing professional goals, engagement in scholarly activity or advocacy, and rationale for pursuing a clinical psychology career
- Video testimonial highlighting engagement in psychology, career aspirations, and goals for the Psy.D. program
- If selected, interview with faculty fellowship committee
Accredited by the APA
Each Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program at The Chicago School is accredited* by the American Psychological Association. This distinction represents our commitment to high academic and professional standards and ensures our programs meet rigorous national benchmarks for curriculum, faculty, and clinical training.
*Dallas program is currently accredited, on contingency. Learn more.
Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology is The Chicago School’s founding and flagship academic program. Offered in five locations around the U.S., each Psy.D. program offers a rigorous exploration of evidence-based models of psychotherapy, while also providing certain learning and training philosophies specific to that campus.
- Accredited by the American Psychological Association
- Training Philosophy: Individualized support, professional standards
- Major Areas of Study: Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Forensic Psychology
- Accredited by the American Psychological Association
- Training Philosophy: Psychology in context
- Major Areas of Study: Clinical Health Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology
- Accredited, on contingency, by the American Psychological Association
- Training Philosophy: Integrated and applied clinical practice
- Major Areas of Study: Clinical Health Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Accredited by the American Psychological Association
- Training Philosophy: Clinical psychology in community
- Major Areas of Study: Clinical Health Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology
- Accredited by the American Psychological Association
- Training Philosophy: Psychology in action
- Major Areas of Study: Clinical Health Psychology, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology