Predoctoral Fellowship Program (Alcohol Research Group, UC Berkeley)

About this program

The Alcohol Research Group (ARG) at UC Berkeley, funded by NIAAA, offers a one‑year predoctoral fellowship (renewable for a second year) to train UC doctoral students in alcohol- and drug-related disparities research through seminars, individualized mentorship, hands-on projects, statistical consultation, and professional development. Fellows receive a $27,144 annual stipend plus $9,297 for tuition and fees (total $36,441/year) and travel/professional development funds; NIAAA stipends are administered by UC Berkeley and may not be combined with other federal stipend awards per NIH policy. Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a University of California doctoral program who are advanced to candidacy, must enroll in PH 202G, and are expected to complete their dissertation within the two‑year maximum fellowship period. Required application materials include a cover letter, CV, transcripts, signed dissertation timeline, prospectus, proposed research plan, and two letters of recommendation, and applicants should identify and contact preferred ARG mentors before applying.