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AACAP George Tarjan, MD, Award for Contributions in Developmental Disabilities

$1,000

Due: April 18, 2026

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

AACAP George Tarjan, MD, Award for Contributions in Developmental Disabilities, with an application deadline in April, offers numerous awards of $1000 each.

Description

The AACAP George Tarjan, MD, Award for Contributions in Developmental Disabilities recognizes a child and adolescent psychiatrist and Academy member who has made significant contributions in a lifetime career or single seminal work to the understanding or care of those with developmental disabilities. These contributions must have national and/or international stature and clearly demonstrate lasting effects. The contributions may be in areas of teaching, research, program development, direct clinical service, advocacy or administrative commitment. Please send a nomination letter, any supporting materials, and nominee's CV to the Co-Chairs of AACAP's Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Committee, c/o the AACAP Government Affairs and Clinical Practice Department. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) for more information.

Scholarship Type

Merit-based