Alexandra Symonds Award Grant

Alexandra Symonds Award Grant

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

Summary

The Alexandra Symonds Award, established in 1997 in memory of Dr. Alexandra Symonds, honors a female psychiatrist who has significantly advanced women's health. This prestigious award is facilitated by the APA Women Psychiatrists Caucus and the Association of Women Psychiatrists, which reviews nominees through a selection committee. Recipients are awarded $500, a plaque, and the opportunity to deliver an award lecture, celebrating their impactful contributions to the field.

Overview

Alexandra Symonds Award The Alexandra Symonds Award — established in 1997 in memory of Alexandra Symonds, M.D., an APA Fellow and co-founder of the Association of Women Psychiatrists — recognizes and honors a female psychiatrist who has made significant contributions to promoting women’s health and the advancement of women. The President of the APA Women Psychiatrists Caucus and the Association of Women Psychiatrists convenes a selection committee to review nominees. Program Benefits $500, Plaque, Award lecture

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates for the award should be a Female psychiatrist who has made significant contributions to promoting women's health and the advancement of women.