AACAP Pilot Research Award for General Psychiatry Residents Grant

AACAP Pilot Research Award for General Psychiatry Residents Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Amount: US $15,000
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The AACAP Pilot Research Award supports general psychiatry residents with a $15,000 grant to initiate research in child and adolescent psychiatry. This award encourages the development of future researchers by providing funding for pilot programs and the opportunity to present at AACAP’s Annual Meeting. Recipients may receive travel support for up to five days to attend the conference, fostering networking and professional growth in the field.

Overview

The AACAP Pilot Research Award, supported by Industry Supporters offers $15,000 for general psychiatry residents who have an interest in beginning a career in child and adolescent psychiatry research. By providing up to two awards to general psychiatry residents for pilot research programs, we support these young investigators at a critical stage, encouraging future careers in child and adolescent psychiatry research. Recipients have the opportunity to submit a poster presentation on their research for AACAP’s Annual Meeting. The award also includes travel support to attend the AACAP Annual Meeting for up to five days.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must be enrolled in a general psychiatry residency.Candidates must not have any previous significant, individual research funding in the field of child and adolescent mental health. These include the following: NIMH/NIH funding (Small Grants, R-01) or similar foundation or industry research funding. Candidates who have received or are currently receiving "T32" funding support are eligible to apply.Candidates must either be AACAP members or have a membership application pending (not paid by the award) and agree to submit a poster presentation on their research for AACAP’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA, October 26-31, 2026. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Candidates must either be AACAP members or have a membership application pending (not paid by the award).