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    Manfred S. Guttmacher Award

    The Manfred S. Guttmacher Award, established in 1975, recognizes an outstanding contribution to the literature of forensic psychiatry in the form of a book, monograph, paper, or other work published or presented at a professional meeting between May 1 and April 30 of the award year cycle.

    APA Component(s)

    • Council on Psychiatry and Law
    • Manfred S. Guttmacher Corresponding Committee

    Co-sponsor

    American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL)

    Program Benefits

    $1,000, Plaque, Award lecture

    Criteria / Eligibility

    Original works in the field of forensic psychiatry presented and/or published between May 1 and April 30 of the award review year may be nominated.

    For the 2026 Guttmacher Award, nominated works must have been presented and/or published between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025.

    Nomination / Application Details

    • One digital copy of the work (preferably in .pdf format)
    • A statement of the nature and importance of its contribution to the literature may also be provided

    Deadline

    June 1

    Notification

    January

    Award Presentation

    Award presentation and lecture will be held at APA Annual Meeting.

    Contact

    [email protected]

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