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American Indians into Psychology Program

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American Indians into Psychology Program (INPSYCH), a five-year competitive grant, [PDF - 140 KB] promotes the study of psychology by American Indians and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students. Public and nonprofit private colleges and universities that offer a Ph.D. in clinical psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association are eligible to apply.

The program has several goals, including to:

  • Recruit and train AI/AN students to be Clinical Psychologists.
  • Provide scholarships to AI/AN students enrolled in clinical psychology schools to pay tuition, books, fees, and stipends for living expenses.
  • Reach out to Tribal communities to provide greater exposure to the field of psychology.
  • Give stipends to undergraduate and graduate AI/AN students pursuing careers in psychology.
  • Establish training opportunities for psychology graduate AI/AN students in Tribal communities.

In FY 2019, grantees:

  • Supported undergraduate and graduate AI/AN psychology students.
  • Supported AI/AN students working in Tribal mental health facilities.
  • Conducted school visits to identify potential AI/AN students and provide workshops in Tribal communities to discuss health issues.

Grantees for 2019 to 2023 are Oklahoma State University, the University of Montana, and the University of North Dakota.

Oklahoma State University offers a six-week summer enrichment program and a scholarship program for AI/AN students working on a doctorate in clinical psychology. For more information, contact John M. Chaney, Ph.D.

The University of Montana provides scholarships to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native students accepted into the clinical psychology program. It offers a two-week summer program to students seriously contemplating a career in clinical psychology. For more information, contact Duncan Campbell, Ph.D.

The University of North Dakota supports the school’s Indians Into Psychology Doctoral Education program, a variation of the INPSYCH program focusing on graduate students. For more information, contact Justin McDonald, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit the Federal Register For more information, please visit the American Indians Into Psychology Program Contact:

Eric H. Pinto
Senior Program Specialist
Division of Health Profession Support
Office of Human Resources
Indian Health Service
Office: 301-443-5086