Currently, the program accepts three new Fellows annually - two "general" Fellows and one "named" Fellow (Morgan or Madigan Fellow). While t he following information about eligibility and how to apply pertains all Fellow positions, named Fellowships have additional requirements.

Click on the listings at left for the Dr. John J. B. Morgan Fellowship and the Madigan Family Postdoctoral Fellowship  to see specific e ligibility & application information unique to these positions.

Eligibility
Fellowship applicants must possess a graduate degree in a relevant mental health profession and have basic training in family therapy. (A Doctoral degree is required for the Morgan and Madigan Fellowships.)

Time Commitment
Fellowship positions are full time and require a commitment of two calendar years (48 weeks per year). The position requires a total commitment of at least 40 hours per week. Salary and insurance benefits are provided. 

Application
To request an application and information folder for Postgraduate Fellowships, please contact Cindy Yesko, MA, LCPC, Assistant Director of Administration at 847-733-4300 ext 204 or send an e-mail to Family-Institute@northwestern.edu

The application form is also available to download and print as a PDF file.

A non-refundable application fee of $65 must accompany the application submission. A waiver of this fee may be requested by submitting a letter of explanation.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through January 15. Select applicants will be invited to interview at The Family Institute in February, and offers are extended by mid-March. The program begins July 1. Flexible starting dates may be arranged for candidates completing internships. (Click on the listings at left for the ' Dr. John J. B. Morgan Fellowship ' and the ' Madigan Family Postdoctoral Fellowship ' to see application instructions for these positions.)

The Family Institute actively seeks applicants from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups  so that our body of students, fellows, faculty and staff will more closely reflect the diversity of American society. Furthermore, The Institute is committed to broad inclusiveness and affording equal opportunity to all without regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation or physical ability.