Funded by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA), the Fellowship programs offered by the Rocky Mountain MIRECC (Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center) are located at VA centers in Colorado (Denver/Aurora) and Utah (Salt Lake City).

Each of our Rocky Mountain MIRECC Fellowship programs offer a unique, dynamic opportunity for professional and personal growth. Our Fellowship offerings include:

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An APA-Accredited Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment in Suicide Prevention (Colorado only)

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An APPIC Member Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment in Suicide Prevention (Utah Only)

Colorado Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment in Suicide Prevention

Denver/Aurora, Colorado (APA-Accredited)

The Denver/Aurora, Colorado site has been fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission of Accreditation (CoA) since 2013.

Our Colorado site is currently accepting applications for the APA-Accredited Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment in Suicide Prevention.

The Fellowship is for psychologists.

Application Deadline: Application materials are due by November 23, 2026.

Faculty Accepting Fellows

The training faculty currently accepting Fellows are Dr. Lauren Borges, Dr. Bryann DeBeer, and Dr. Adam Kinney.

General Inquiries

General inquiries regarding the Fellowship and application materials for the Colorado Fellowship position(s) may be e-mailed to Dr. Lauren Borges at Lauren.Borges2@va.gov.

Resources

The Rocky Mountain MIRECC Colorado Fellowship website, Brochure, and Training Manual describe the program admission criteria, requirements, and policy with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and VA employment. We also provide descriptions of the training model and mission, requirements for Fellowship completion, resources, methods and expectations for supervision, and a brief overview of relevant pre-employment administrative policies and procedures.

View our 2026 Colorado Fellowship Brochure. [opens in new tab/window]

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Learn more and apply to the program.

Utah Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment in Suicide Prevention

Salt Lake City, Utah (APPIC Member)

The Salt Lake City, Utah site has been a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Center (APPIC) since 2012.

Our Utah site is currently accepting applications for the Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment in Suicide Prevention.

The Fellowship is for psychologists.

Application Deadline: Application materials are due by December 7, 2026.

General Inquiries

General inquiries regarding the Fellowship and application materials for the Utah Fellowship position(s) may be e-mailed to Dr. Erin McGlade at Erin.McGlade@va.gov.

Resources

The VA Salt Lake City Rocky Mountain MIRECC Fellowship website and Brochure describe the program admission criteria, core training, and application process. We also provide descriptions of the Utah site, scientific foci, research opportunities, and methods of evaluation.

To learn more view our 2026 Utah Fellowship Brochure [opens in new tab/window] or visit our APPIC Membership page.

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Learn more and apply to the program.