Junior Investigator Award
The AACAP Junior Investigator Award funds early career researchers for innovative studies advancing the understanding and treatment of child and adolescent mental health disorders.
Funder: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, Junior Investigator Award)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per year for 2 years (total up to $60,000); one award annually
Summary: Supports early career faculty conducting innovative research in child and adolescent psychiatry, with recipients presenting at the AACAP Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must not have served as PI on an NIH R01; K award holders are eligible but prioritized lower.
Description
The Junior Investigator Award, offered by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) with support from industry partners, is designed to promote innovative research by early career faculty in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. The award supports both basic and clinical research that advances the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders in children and adolescents. Recipients are required to present their research at the AACAP Annual Meeting. The selection process is managed by AACAP’s Research Committee to ensure impartiality and transparency, with no direct interaction between award recipients and industry supporters.
