Harvard Post-Doctoral Training Program in Mental Health Services and Policy Research (T32)
Company:
Harvard University
Job Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Category:
Medical Research
Type:
Full-Time
School: Harvard Medical School
Department/Area: Department of Health Care Policy (T32)
Position Description
The Harvard Training Program in Mental Health Services and Policy Research, based at Harvard Medical School's Department of Health Care Policy and affiliated with Harvard's interfaculty PhD Program in Health Policy, offers advanced training in mental health services and policy research to individuals who have completed all requirements for PhD, MD, or other relevant doctoral degrees in economics, political science, statistics, sociology, psychology, social work, psychiatry, public health, or other related fields.
The program's goal is to train future leaders in mental health services and policy research. This training is supported by the National Institute of Mental Health under the National Research Service Award programs. Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this fellowship.
Fellows accepted for enrollment enter the program for a period of one year, with a second year contingent on funding, and will be paired with a primary mentor at Harvard. Training emphases include the organization, financing, utilization, quality, and political analysis of mental health care. The program provides experience in a well-funded research environment with excellent opportunities for faculty collaboration and publication.
Required Documents:
https://hcp.hms.harvard.edu/training-program-mental-health-policy
Basic Qualifications
Ph. D., MD or other relevant doctoral degree in economics, political science, statistics, sociology, psychology, social work, psychiatry, public health, or other related fields.
Additional Qualifications
Per NIH/NRSA policy, only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this fellowship.
Contact Information
Haiden Huskamp, PhD, Henry J. Kaiser Professor of Health Care Policy
Contact Email: huskamp@hcp.med.harvard.edu
Salary Range
This is a benefits-eligible, stipend/fellowship position. Stipend rates are set in accordance with NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award levels. More information on Harvard postdoc benefits can be found at: https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines-policies
With this appointment, fellows are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) - UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting their compensation and working conditions.
Minimum Number of References Required: 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3
Keywords
mental health policy, mental health services, health care policy
Department/Area: Department of Health Care Policy (T32)
Position Description
The Harvard Training Program in Mental Health Services and Policy Research, based at Harvard Medical School's Department of Health Care Policy and affiliated with Harvard's interfaculty PhD Program in Health Policy, offers advanced training in mental health services and policy research to individuals who have completed all requirements for PhD, MD, or other relevant doctoral degrees in economics, political science, statistics, sociology, psychology, social work, psychiatry, public health, or other related fields.
The program's goal is to train future leaders in mental health services and policy research. This training is supported by the National Institute of Mental Health under the National Research Service Award programs. Only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this fellowship.
Fellows accepted for enrollment enter the program for a period of one year, with a second year contingent on funding, and will be paired with a primary mentor at Harvard. Training emphases include the organization, financing, utilization, quality, and political analysis of mental health care. The program provides experience in a well-funded research environment with excellent opportunities for faculty collaboration and publication.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose (up to two double-spaced pages)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Recommendations from individuals inside or outside of the health policy/services research field are welcome
- Optional: up to two other selected materials, such as copies of representative writing samples
- Application deadline is Monday, November 16th, 2026. All materials, including letters of recommendation, should be submitted by this date.
- Start date is expected to be on or around July 1st, 2027
- Duration: this is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with strong possibility of renewal contingent on funding
https://hcp.hms.harvard.edu/training-program-mental-health-policy
Basic Qualifications
Ph. D., MD or other relevant doctoral degree in economics, political science, statistics, sociology, psychology, social work, psychiatry, public health, or other related fields.
Additional Qualifications
Per NIH/NRSA policy, only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this fellowship.
Contact Information
Haiden Huskamp, PhD, Henry J. Kaiser Professor of Health Care Policy
Contact Email: huskamp@hcp.med.harvard.edu
Salary Range
This is a benefits-eligible, stipend/fellowship position. Stipend rates are set in accordance with NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award levels. More information on Harvard postdoc benefits can be found at: https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines-policies
With this appointment, fellows are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) - UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting their compensation and working conditions.
Minimum Number of References Required: 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3
Keywords
mental health policy, mental health services, health care policy
