The American Psychological Foundation (APF) is inviting applications for ‘Alexander Gralnick Research Investigator Prize’ from the individuals working in the area of serious mental illness. The foundation will provide grant up to $20,000 for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come. The last date of submitting applications is April 15, 2018.
The APF Alexander Gralnick Research Investigator Prize recognizes “exceptional individuals working in the area of serious mental illness,” including but not limited to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia (delusional disorder). The prize aims to carry on Dr. Gralnick’s legacy by facilitating research by doctoral-level investigators in the area of serious mental illness.
Nominees must:
- Have a doctoral degree and a record of significant research productivity in the area of serious mental illness.
- Have demonstrated research productivity in serious mental illness for a minimum of eight years.
- Have a record of significant involvement in training and development of more junior investigators.
- Be affiliated with an accredited college, university or other research/treatment institution.
Candidates will be chosen on the excellence of the full breadth of research conducted and published to date, ongoing research productivity, and influence on a future generation of researchers.
The prize was established to honor the late Alexander Gralnick, MD, and to reflect the breadth of his accomplishments and contributions in the field of serious mental illness. Dr. Gralnick was a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and he received the American Psychiatric Association’s Distinguished Service Award and the Service to the Mentally Ill Award of the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation.