Residents’ Resources

American Association of Psychiatric Administrators (AAPA) Best Resident/Fellow Paper in Administrative Psychiatry Award

Organization: AAPA/Journal of Psychiatric Administration and Management (JPAM)

Deadline: March 30, 2018

Brief Description: The Journal publishes peer-reviewed, original articles and also welcomes conceptual essays, commentaries, observations, and opinion pieces. Trainees may submit papers related to their administrative experience such as being Chief Resident, serving on committees, quality improvement or patient safety initiatives, or participating in a research project. The winner will have the opportunity to present at the APA, will receive a $250 cash prize, and will be invited to serve as an executive member on the AAPA Early Career Development Committee.

Eligibility: Must be a resident or fellow; manuscript may not be submitted elsewhere for publication unless first declined by JPAM (2,500 word limit).

E-mail: [email protected]

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Pilot Research Award for General Psychiatry Residents

Organization: AACAP, supported by Pfizer

Deadline: March 30, 2018

Brief Description: Offers $15,000 for general psychiatry residents who have an interest in beginning a career in child and adolescent mental health research. Recipients have the opportunity to submit a poster presentation on their research for the AACAP's 66th Annual Meeting in Chicago, October 14–19, 2019. The award also includes the cost of attending the AACAP Annual Meeting for 5 days.

Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a general psychiatry residency; must not have any previous significant, individual research funding in the field of child and adolescent mental health; and must be an AACAP member.

E-mail: [email protected]

AACAP Pilot Research Award for Junior Faculty and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows

Organization: AACAP

Deadline: March 30, 2018

Brief Description: Offers $15,000 for child psychiatry residents, fellows, and junior faculty who have an interest in beginning a career in child and adolescent psychiatry research. Recipients have the opportunity to submit a poster presentation on their research for the AACAP's 66th Annual Meeting in Chicago, October 14–19, 2019. The award also includes the cost of attending the AACAP Annual meeting for 5 days.

Eligibility: Enrolled in a child psychiatry residency or fellowship or have a faculty appointment in an accredited medical school but no more than 2 years of experience following graduation from training. Candidates must not have any previous significant, individual research funding in the field of child and adolescent mental health and must be an AACAP member.

E-mail: [email protected]

AACAP Pilot Research Award for Learning Disabilities

Organization: AACAP, supported by AACAP's Elaine Schlosser Lewis Fund

Deadline: March 30, 2018

Brief Description: Offers $15,000 for child and adolescent psychiatry residents and junior faculty who have an interest in beginning a career in child and adolescent mental health research. The recipient has the opportunity to submit a poster presentation on his or her research for the AACAP's 66th Annual Meeting in Chicago, October 14–19, 2019.

Eligibility: Enrolled in a child psychiatry residency or fellowship or have a faculty appointment in an accredited medical school but no more than 2 years of experience following graduation from training. Candidates must not have any previous significant, individual research funding in the field of child and adolescent mental health and must be an AACAP member.

E-mail: [email protected]

American Psychiatric Association (APA) Resident Recognition Award

Organization: APA

Deadline: March 31, 2018

Brief Description: The Resident Recognition Award is presented annually to outstanding psychiatry residents or fellows from each department or institution who exemplify one or more APA values. Multiple awards are given each year.

Eligibility: Must be a resident or fellow; must be an APA member; and must be in good standing in a general psychiatry or fellowship program.

E-mail: [email protected]