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    Solomon Carter Fuller Award

    The Solomon Carter Fuller Award—established in 1969 and named for Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, recognized as the first Black psychiatrist in America—honors a Black citizen who has pioneered in an area that has significantly improved the quality of life for Black people.

    Program Benefits

    $500, Plaque, Award lecture

    Criteria / Eligibility

    Candidates for the award should be of African descent.

    Selection Criteria

    The Chair of the Caucus of Black Psychiatrists convenes a selection committee to review nominees.

    Nomination / Application Details

    • Nominations can be submitted at apply.psychiatry.org
    • An open call for nominations will be published in APA communications.
    • Self-nominations and nominations by a colleague are accepted.
    • Nominations must include the following information:
      • A Letter of Recommendation.
      • The nominee’s current CV and bibliography.

    Deadline

    August 15

    Notification

    After the APAF Board of Directors confirms the awardees, typically in November.

    Award Presentation

    Award presented at the APA Annual Meeting during the Fuller Award Lecture

    Contact

    APA Foundation
    [email protected]

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