The University of Montana is the recipient of a $604,449 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Tribal Self-Governance Program (CFDA 93.210). The award will provide funding for the University's Indians Into Psychology (InPsych) program, which aims to:
- Create educational programs and opportunities that support American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in mental/behavioral health.
- Recruit AI/AN doctoral-level clinical psychology students to the University of Montana and provide state-of-the-art training in health service psychology.
- Provide educational experiences and clinical training activities that enhance the development of profession-wide competencies to support clinical health service delivery to AI/AN populations.
This 5-year award, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, is intended to address significant disparities in access to quality mental health care among AIAN populations and the ongoing shortage of psychologists with indigenous identities. The InPsych program has a successful track record of meeting these objectives and has the continued support of the University, department, community, and external advisors.
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