Edith Sabshin Teaching Awards
The Edith Sabshin Teaching Award recognizes outstanding educators who advance psychoanalytic thinking among students outside formal training programs.
Funder: American Psychoanalytic Association
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Nominations submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to ten awards annually; recognition award (no monetary prize specified).
Summary: Recognizes outstanding educators in psychoanalysis who teach students not enrolled in formal psychoanalytic training programs.
Description
The award honors individuals for exceptional dedication and achievement as educators of students who are not candidates for psychoanalytic training. Established in 1999 in memory of Edith Sabshin, the award highlights significant contributions to non-candidate education within the field of psychoanalysis. Recipients are recognized for extending psychoanalytic thinking beyond traditional training pathways, fostering interdisciplinary learning and public engagement. The award is presented under the auspices of the Department of Academic and Professional Affairs of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA).
