Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Prevention Grant

Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Prevention Grant

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

Summary

The Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Prevention, established in 1964, honors a child and adolescent psychiatrist who significantly contributes to the prevention of mental disorders in youth. This award, supported by a bequest from Dr. Agnes Purcell McGavin, includes a plaque and a monetary prize of $1,500. Eligibility extends to child/adolescent psychiatrists, including previous McGavin Award winners. However, members of the selection committee are ineligible for five years after their first term.

Overview

Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Prevention The Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Prevention, established in 1964, recognizes a child and adolescent psychiatrist who has made significant contributions to the prevention of mental disorders in children and adolescents and influenced the general well-being of young people. 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 Distinguished Career Achievement are eligible for this award.

Ineligibility

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