AACAP Pilot Research Award for Attention Disorders
Supports early career researchers in pilot studies on attention disorders in youth, emphasizing scientific research, mentorship, and dissemination at the AACAP Annual Meeting.
Funder: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per award; 1-year project period; typically 1–2 awards annually.
Summary: Supports early career researchers conducting pilot studies on attention disorders in child and adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on career development and research dissemination.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—dates may shift; check program page for updates.
Description
This award, supported by the Elaine Schlosser Lewis Fund and administered by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), is designed to foster the career development of early career investigators interested in research on attention disorders in children and adolescents. The grant provides funding for pilot or early-stage research projects addressing psychiatric conditions involving attentional dysfunction and their downstream effects. Recipients are encouraged to collaborate with experienced mentors and are expected to present their research at the AACAP Annual Meeting.
