APPIC Internship Matching Program

for Internship Positions Beginning in 2026

Information for Match Participants

Applicants

Internships

Doctoral Programs

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Participating Internships

A list of internships registered to participate in the 2026 APPIC Match is available.

List of Participating Internships

Eligible Doctoral Programs

Only applicants from eligible doctoral programs may participate in the Match and/or the Post-Match Vacancy Service.

View List of Eligible Doctoral Programs

Key Dates

The Match operates on a fixed Schedule of Dates which all participants must follow. The following are key upcoming dates:

July 2025: Internship registration emails for participation in the Match are sent to Training Directors.

July 2025: Applicant registration opens. Applicants must apply to internship programs independently of the Match using the AAPI application service.

October 20, 2025: Recommended date by which applicants should be registered for the Match.

January 19, 2026: Applicants and internship programs may begin to submit Rank Order Lists for Phase I of the Match using the NMS Match System.

View Full Schedule of Dates

Additional Match Information

Match Overview

The APPIC Match provides an orderly process to help applicants obtain positions in psychology internship programs of their choice, and to help internships obtain applicants of their choice.

Rules and Policies

Each applicant and internship must accept the terms of the Match Agreements when they register to participate in the Match, and must agree to abide by the rules and policies of the Match.