2027 Psychoanalytic & Psychodynamic Teachers’ Academy
A year-long mentorship and training program for non-psychoanalyst educators teaching psychoanalytic therapy or theory, featuring master classes, mentorship, and APsA Teaching Scholar certification.
Funder: American Psychoanalytic Association
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Complimentary National Meeting registration, four nights hotel, up to $550 travel reimbursement, and daily meal per diem; no direct cash award.
Summary: Year-long mentorship and training program for non-psychoanalyst educators teaching psychoanalytic therapy or theory, culminating in Teaching Scholar certification.
Description
The Psychoanalytic & Psychodynamic Teachers’ Academy is a competitive, year-long professional development program offered by the American Psychoanalytic Association. It is designed for mental health educators who are not psychoanalysts but who teach psychoanalytic therapy or theory to students or trainees in psychiatry, psychology, social work, counseling, or related fields. The program aims to foster excellence in psychoanalytic teaching, provide mentorship, and build a supportive community of educators. Selected participants attend the APsA’s National Meeting, engage in master classes and group discussions, receive mentorship from experienced educators, and participate in social and professional networking activities. Graduates are recognized as APsA Teaching Scholars.
