How much funding does Oskar Pfister Award Grant provide?

Oskar Pfister Award Grant provides US $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Oskar Pfister Award Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Oskar Pfister Award Grant

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION

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Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Oskar Pfister Award Grant

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

Summary

The Oskar Pfister Award, established in 1983, honors exemplary contributions at the intersection of psychiatry and religion. Funded by the Association of Professional Chaplains and the Harding Foundation, this prestigious award includes a $1,000 prize and a plaque. Recipients are recognized during a lecture at the APA's Annual Meeting or the Institute on Psychiatric Services, celebrating the vital role of spirituality in mental health care.

Overview

Oskar Pfister Award The Oskar Pfister Award was established in 1983 in memory of Oskar Pfister, an ordained minister who studied and used psychoanalytic principles in his work. The award honors outstanding contributions in the field of psychiatry and religion. Funded by the Association of Professional Chaplains and the Harding Foundation. Program Benefits $1,000, Plaque, Award lecture at APA's Annual Meeting or Institute on Psychiatric Services

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates for the award should be someone who has made outstanding contributions in the field of psychiatry and religion.