Applicants for the postdoctoral fellowship should have a doctoral degree in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA accredited graduate program as well as an APA accredited doctoral internship. In reviewing applications, the training committee considers:

  • The applicant’s demonstrated interest and experience in evaluating and treating childhood trauma
  • Previous experiences working with culturally diverse populations
  • The Clinical/Research fellow should have significant experience and training in research design methodology and research interests that are consistent with those of current faculty and aims of the program
  • Training in diagnostic psychological assessment of cognitive, adaptive, and personality functions of children and youth. For the Clinical Track, familiarity and experience with administering and interpreting projective assessment measures is required, with experience using the Rorschach preferred
  • Training and experience in evidence-based treatment models including but not limited to trauma interventions for children
  • Overall experience providing clinical services to children, youth, and families

Formal proof of matriculation or completion of all graduation requirements, from the degree granting institution, is required before the fellow can obtain appointment through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Dates and Deadlines:

  • Application is made through the APPA CAS electronic application section on the APPIC.org website and is due December 1, 2025.
  • Application materials should be sent to the assistant director of training by email or standard postal mail:
  • Mail:
    Laura Costa, PhD, ABPP
    Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at Kennedy Krieger Institute
    1741 Ashland Avenue, 4th Floor
    Baltimore, MD 21205
  • Email: costa@KennedyKrieger.org
  • Interviews will be conducted remotely by means of synchronous Zoom contacts on dates between January 5 and February 2, 2026.
  • Offers will be made in accordance with the APPIC Common Hold Date (see APPIC.org for more information: Postdoctoral Selection Standards - Applicants)
  • Training year dates: September 8, 2026 through September 7, 2027.

Required Application Materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vita
  • Three professional letters of reference from former supervisors, training directors, etc.
  • A list of all psychological test measures administered and interpreted, including number of times the measure has been used
  • Transcript documenting completion of doctoral program and/or planned graduation date.

Contact Us:

Further questions about the postdoctoral fellowship and application procedures should be directed to Laura Costa, PhD, ABPP Assistant Director of Psychology Training:

Email: Costa@KennedyKrieger.org
Phone: (443) 923-5949