2026 U-PEP Faculty Fellow applications open 9.15.25

2026 U-PEP Faculty Fellow applications open 9.15.25

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U-PEP (University Psychedelic Education Program) is a philanthropically supported initiative that equips university faculty with the knowledge, resources, and community to embed evidence-based, culturally responsive curriculum about the therapeutic use of psychedelics across disciplines, laying the groundwork for the next generation of practitioners, researchers, and educators.

U-PEP (University Psychedelic Education Program) is a philanthropically supported initiative that equips university faculty with the knowledge, resources, and community to embed evidence-based, culturally responsive curriculum about the therapeutic use of psychedelics across disciplines, laying the groundwork for the next generation of practitioners, researchers, and educators.

U-PEP (University Psychedelic Education Program) is a philanthropically supported initiative that equips university faculty with the knowledge, resources, and community to embed evidence-based, culturally responsive curriculum about the therapeutic use of psychedelics across disciplines, laying the groundwork for the next generation of practitioners, researchers, and educators.

Faculty fellows have access to the following resources

Faculty fellows have access to the following resources

Faculty fellows have access to the following resources

Introductory Toolkit & Guidebook

Welcome materials including program details, guidance for integrating psychedelic curriculum, and ideas for school-specific & inter-professional approaches.

Introductory Toolkit & Guidebook

Welcome materials including program details, guidance for integrating psychedelic curriculum, and ideas for school-specific & inter-professional approaches.

Faculty Education Program

Comprehensive 6-day program held at Usona Institute in Madison, Wisconsin. Blends didactic and experiential learning to foster professional development, personal growth, & community building.

Faculty Education Program

Comprehensive 6-day program held at Usona Institute in Madison, Wisconsin. Blends didactic and experiential learning to foster professional development, personal growth, & community building.

Mentorship

Facilitated Mentor Circles where faculty refine psychedelic course drafts together-sharing ideas, exchanging feedback, and learning from experienced mentors and peers.

Mentorship

Facilitated Mentor Circles where faculty refine psychedelic course drafts together-sharing ideas, exchanging feedback, and learning from experienced mentors and peers.

Curricular Consultation

Individualized consultation to help determine the optimal way to align content with specific program needs and goals.

Curricular Consultation

Individualized consultation to help determine the optimal way to align content with specific program needs and goals.

Learning Collaborative

Quarterly opportunities to receive new and updated content, discuss challenges and opportunities, and engage with fellow educators. Includes annual 3-day retreat at 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley, CA.

Learning Collaborative

Quarterly opportunities to receive new and updated content, discuss challenges and opportunities, and engage with fellow educators. Includes annual 3-day retreat at 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley, CA.

Online Resource Hub (In partnership with Sabba)

The Online Resource Hub on Sabba includes a shared curriculum library, community area, Al companion, and a network of subject matter experts, supervisors, and practicum sites.

Online Resource Hub (In partnership with Sabba)

The Online Resource Hub on Sabba includes a shared curriculum library, community area, Al companion, and a network of subject matter experts, supervisors, and practicum sites.

Participating Universities

Participating Universities

Participating Universities

Faculty Fellow Testimonials

I believe the U-PEP program aligns perfectly with our school’s vision to be a leading source of high-impact research, evidence and education that will develop the knowledge and nurses necessary to address healthcare’s biggest challenges and provide health for all.

Dean of Nursing, University of Michigan

I believe the U-PEP program aligns perfectly with our school’s vision to be a leading source of high-impact research, evidence and education that will develop the knowledge and nurses necessary to address healthcare’s biggest challenges and provide health for all.

Dean of Nursing, University of Michigan

Although an increasing number of students in our MSW program have expressed interest in psychedelics in the past few years we have not felt we had the capacity to meaningfully integrate this burgeoning field into our education without faculty engaging in more learning and training in this area. Hence, when I learned of the U-PEP opportunity, I jumped at the chance to apply.

Faculty Member, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Although an increasing number of students in our MSW program have expressed interest in psychedelics in the past few years we have not felt we had the capacity to meaningfully integrate this burgeoning field into our education without faculty engaging in more learning and training in this area. Hence, when I learned of the U-PEP opportunity, I jumped at the chance to apply.

Faculty Member, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

As a region facing a complex and persistent mental health crisis, exacerbated by the opioid epidemic and the social challenges tied to poverty and isolation - the need for innovative and effective treatment options has never been more urgent.

Faculty Member, University of Pikeville, Kentucky

As a region facing a complex and persistent mental health crisis, exacerbated by the opioid epidemic and the social challenges tied to poverty and isolation - the need for innovative and effective treatment options has never been more urgent.

Faculty Member, University of Pikeville, Kentucky

Become a U-PEP Faculty Fellow

2026 U-PEP Faculty Fellow applications open 9.15.25

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U-PEP Community

Funders

Additional Supporters: Lauren & Suprotik Basu Family Foundation, Dayna West / West Family Foundation, Flourish Impact Fund, Blaire & Benno Dorer Foundation, Jeff Walker, PSFC, Alia & Eric Williams, Claudia & Carey Turnbull, Michael & Lisa Cotton, Sylvia Rzepniewski & Ford Smith, Dr. Bronner’s

Leadership Team

Sandy Samberg

U-PEP

Founder

Julie McKay

1440 Foundation

Director

Caroline Dorsen

U-PEP

Program Director

Narda Skov

U-PEP

Program Coordinator

Professional Consultants

Jeremy Rudy

Sabba Collective

Founder & CEO

Maisie Coburn

Sabba Collective

Content Strategy

Heidi Allen, PhD, LMSW

Columbia University

Social Work Consultant

Andrew Penn, PMHNP

UCSF

Nursing Consultant

Deborah Gardner

Beckley Academy

Curriculum Consultant

Advisory Counsel

Kwasi Adusei, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Jae Sevelius, PhD

Columbia University School of Medicine / Psychology

Manish Agrawal, MD

Sunstone Therapies

Brooke Stott, LMSW

Columbia University School of Social Work

Alyssa Draffin, MSW

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Social Work

Yasmin Alia Williams, MPH, MBA

Public Health Professional, U-PEP Funder

Danielle Ompad, PhD

New York University School of Public Health

Mary “Bit” Yaden, MD

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Carolyn Porta, PhD, RN

University of Minnesota School of Nursing

Contact us at info@upep.org

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