John Fryer Award Grant

John Fryer Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Psychiatric Association
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The John Fryer Award, established in 2005, recognizes individuals who enhance the mental health of sexual minorities. Named after Dr. John Fryer, a pivotal figure in the declassification of homosexuality as a mental disorder, this award includes a $1,000 prize, a plaque, and an opportunity to deliver an award lecture. It aims to honor contributions that significantly improve the lives of sexual minorities in the context of mental health.

Overview

John Fryer Award The John Fryer Award, established in 2005, honors an individual who has contributed to improving the mental health of sexual minorities. The award is named for Dr. John Fryer, a gay psychiatrist who played a crucial role in prompting APA to review the scientific data and to remove homosexuality from its diagnostic list of mental disorders in 1973. Program Benefits $1,000, Plaque, Award lecture

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates for the award should be Someone who has contributed to improving the mental health of sexual minorities.