Awards, Competitions, and Leadership Opportunities

View information about APA resident awards, competitions, conferences and fellowships.

Awards

Kempf Fund for Development Research in Psychobiological Psychiatry

The award provides a grant for the research development career of a young investigator based on excellence in research in the field of schizophrenia.

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APA Resident Recognition Awards

The APA Resident Recognition Awards will be presented annually to a psychiatric resident or fellow from each department or institution. Departments are eligible to nominate one APA resident-fellow member who exemplify one or more APA values.

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Assembly Resident-Fellow Member Mentor Award

The Assembly Resident-Fellow Member (RFM) Mentor Award is given to APA members who advocate for and mentor future psychiatrists.

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Competitions

MindGames Residency Competition

APA’s national residency team competition. This competition is intended to be a fun, educational activity that challenges the residents on patient care and medical knowledge.

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Meetings/Conferences

Resident and Early-Career Psychiatrist Leadership Track

As residents transition into early career, few have any formal training in organizational issues, teaching, or leadership. This track aims to train and guide the participants to become future leaders in the field of psychiatry. Sessions are open to all residents and early career psychiatrists, and may be especially helpful for those transitioning into a chief resident role. The objectives are to:

• Enrich the participants’ command of their personal leadership style as they lead teams and groups of colleagues to build consensus between the program leadership and residents.
• Train the participants as they deal with administrators and faculty
• Meet and network with leaders in psychiatry
• Delve deeper in particular career tracks through breakout sessions that are hands-on and interactive in style

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Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators

The colloquium provides guidance, mentorship and encouragement to young investigators in the early phases of their training. Held during the APA Annual Meeting.

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International Applicants: Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators

The colloquium provides guidance, mentorship and encouragement to young investigators in the early phases of their training. Held during the APA Annual Meeting.

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Fellowships

APA Fellowships

View information about APA/APAF Fellowships, including how to apply, application requirements, deadlines, program benefits, and more.

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External Fellowships

View information about external funding opportunities for research and clinical fellowships, as well as awards.