Fellowship in Clinical Pain Psychology

1. Applicants must have completed an American Psychological Association (APA)- or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)-accredited graduate program in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
2. Applicants must have completed an American Psychological Association (APA)- or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)-accredited internship.
3. All requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) must be completed before the fellowship appointment begins.
4. The fellowship is intended for candidates seeking postdoctoral training in clinical pain psychology.

Stanford Medicine is the medical enterprise of Stanford University and Stanford University School of Medicine. It integrates medical education, biomedical research, innovation, and patient care through a broad range of academic and clinical programs. The organization emphasizes evidence-based medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced research, and the development of healthcare professionals. Its clinical and academic programs provide opportunities to combine patient care with education and research. The Fellowship in Clinical Pain Psychology provides specialized postdoctoral training in the psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment of adults with chronic pain, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, hypnosis, biofeedback, and other pain-focused interventions, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, research, and pain education.

1. The application portal opens on October 2, 2026.
2. Applications must be submitted by December 14, 2026.
3. All application information must be submitted through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) online system.
4. Applicants can apply for the one-year clinical fellowship or the clinical and research fellowship tracks, depending on their interests.
5. Selected applicants proceed through the program's selection process for the postdoctoral fellowship.
6. The fellowship year for the current application cycle runs from September 2, 2027, to September 1, 2028.