Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get involved in VA research?

As a clinical or non- clinical post-doc or PhD student, the first step to getting involved in VA research is identifying a VA mentor. See the list of 3DI Core Investigators to identify a potential mentor with overlapping interests. 

How can I write a VA Career Development award? 

VA Career Development Awards require a VA-funded mentor and demonstrated commitment to VA research. If you are a fellow or junior faculty interested in VA Career Development Awards, start by writing a paper with a VA investigator. See the list of 3DI Core Investigators to identify a potential mentor with overlapping interests. 

What VA fellowships are available for clinicians?
For clinicians (physicians, psychologists, and allied health professionals) the following VA based fellowships are available:

This fellowship is open to clinicians and non-clinicians 

  • National Clinical Scholar Program: https://nationalscholars.ucsf.edu/
  • VA Quality Scholars Program: https://www.vaqs.org/sites/san-francisco/
  • VA MIRECC Postdoctoral Fellowships: https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/research/fellowships/trauma
What VA fellowships are available for non-clinicians?
How do I access VA data sets?

There is no VA dataset. VA data is generated as part of routine care. Some VA-based investigators have created datasets from VA data as part of their work. 

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