Program Announcement 

Request for Proposals

This announcement solicits applications for enhancements to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national psychology training program and provides information and procedures for those applications. Only new Psychology Internship Programs that are located predominantly in rural settings or that predominantly serve Veterans who reside in rural areas will be considered.

Funding decisions will be based primarily on the quality of the proposals submitted and on their congruence with VA strategic initiatives to enhance services for Veterans living in rural areas. Selected sites will be provided with funding and positions effective Academic Year 2012-2013.

There will be 15 positions to be allocated among five to seven new programs; only programs that are demonstrably able to offer high quality or innovative clinical education are encouraged to apply.

Due Dates

• June 30, 2011 - Non-binding Letter of Intent
• August 11, 2011 - Full Proposal Submission
• See Program Announcement for complete details.

Additional Information

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