Oskar Pfister Award

The Oskar Pfister Award was established in 1983 in memory of Oskar Pfister, an ordained minister who studied and used psychoanalytic principles in his work. The award honors outstanding contributions in the field of psychiatry and religion. Funded by Association of Professional Chaplains and the Harding Foundation.

APA Component(s)

• Council on Minority Mental Health and Health Disparities
• Caucus on Religion, Spirituality and Psychiatry

Prize

• $1,000
• Plaque
• Award lecture at APA’s Annual Meeting or Institute on Psychiatric Services

Criteria/Eligibility

Someone who has made outstanding contributions in the field of psychiatry and religion

Nomination Requirements

• Letter of nomination
• Nominee’s one-page biographical sketch
• Nominee’s CV

Submission Information

diversityatapa@psych.org

Deadline

June 30

Award Notification

January

Award Presentation

Presented at the Pfister Award lecture

Staff Contact

Patrick Odai-Afotey
(202) 559-3176
podai-afotey@psych.org