APA: Book Prize Grant

The APA Book Prize recognizes the best published book by a younger scholar in odd years, highlighting exceptional academic contributions. To qualify, authors must be 40 years or younger at publication or have obtained their Ph.D. within the last decade. Nominations require two APA members and include essential details like author, title, and publication date. The award includes a $4,000 prize and is presented during the APA divisional meeting, promoting scholarly excellence.

NOTE: To be considered for the Book Prize, a book must be nominated by two members of the APA other than the author. A member may nominate only one book. Nominations need only identify the author, title, publisher, and publication date.
The Book Prize is awarded in odd years for the best published book that was written by a younger scholar during the previous two years. The Book and Article Prizes replace the former Franklin J. Matchette Foundation Book Prize.
Funding
The winner of the award will receive $4,000 and be presented with the prize check during the annual prize reception at an APA divisional meeting.

Eligibility

The author must be a "younger scholar," meaning that the author:was 40 years of age or younger in the year the book was published, orreceived their Ph.D. 10 or fewer years before the year in which the book was published. The nominee must be a member of the APA. All authors of co-authored works must meet the eligibility requirements. The APA will contact nominated authors for assurances of eligibility and to secure copies of the nominated book.Books published in the prior two years are eligible.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The nominee must be a member of the APA.