Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement Grant

Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Psychiatric Association
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement, established in 2000, honors a child and adolescent psychiatrist for their exceptional contributions in teaching, research, and policy. Funded by a bequest from Dr. Agnes Purcell McGavin, the award includes a plaque and a monetary prize of $1,500. Candidates must be child/adolescent psychiatrists, while previous winners of the McGavin Award for Prevention are also eligible.

Overview

Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement The Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement, established in 2000, is presented to a child and adolescent psychiatrist who has been noted for outstanding contributions to the advancement of child and adolescent psychiatry in activities such as teaching, research, writing, clinical care, advocacy, and policy. Funded by a bequest from Dr. Agnes Purcell McGavin. Program Benefits A plaque, $1,500

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates for the award must be a child/adolescent psychiatrist. Previous winners of the McGavin Award for Prevention are eligible for this award.

Ineligibility

Members of the McGavin Award Selection Committee are ineligible for five years beginning with their first year on the committee.