Year-Round Undergraduate Behavioral Health Fellowship

A research-oriented and academically focused fellowship providing undergraduate students with experience in behavioral health research.

Program and Application Information

    • Current undergraduate student enrolled full-time or part-time in an accredited public or private college or university

    • Commit to IBHRI research for at least one quarter/semester or up to one year

    • Successfully completed lower-division psychology or behavioral science courses, including research methods and statistics

    • In good academic standing with an overall minimum GPA of 3.00 or better

    The applicant must be willing to work on a manuscript for publication in a scholarly journal or a presentation at a conference. We support our interns through this process, as we believe it greatly strengthens a graduate school application.

  • The complete application for the undergraduate fellowship at IBHRI will consist of the following:

    • Student resume or CV

    • Unofficial copy of recent transcripts (to be sent to hr-ibhri@ibhri.org)

    • Personal statement describing <500 words:

      • Your educational and professional goals

      • How participation in the IBHRI Undergraduate Fellowship Program will assist in meeting your goals

    • Two references (at least one being from someone who can attest to your academic work)

    Prepare and submit the application online. Unfortunately, the application cannot be saved online. Please review the application form first and complete it when prepared to submit it. Official transcripts will only be requested from those offered an interview.

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis beginning September 1, 2024.

IBHRI offers undergraduate students the opportunity to work on behavioral health research and develop a better understanding of the scientific process. Each student is assigned to a project that aligns with their interest and works closely with a mentor. The Undergraduate Behavioral Health Fellowship provides each student with a stipend, research ethics training, and hands-on professional experience. Students receiving financial aid must contact their educational institution’s financial aid office to determine if a stipend impacts financial aid eligibility.

Preference is given to students who can commit to the fellowship for an entire semester/quarter to develop academically and professionally. The fellowship is part-time and includes a stipend of $2,000. Fall and spring fellowship hours are flexible, but interns average 10-15 hours/per week, allowing students to gain valuable experience while maintaining their regular class schedule.