The Peter Loewenberg Essay Prize In Psychoanalysis and Culture
The Peter Loewenberg Essay Prize recognizes outstanding essays that apply psychoanalytic theory to research in science, the arts, or humanities, awarded by the American Psychoanalytic Association.
Funder: American Psychoanalytic Association
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (annual deadline: September 30)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 prize; up to $550 travel reimbursement; two nights accommodation and complimentary registration for the APsA National Meeting
Summary: Honors outstanding essays applying psychoanalytic perspectives to research in the sciences, arts, or humanities.
Description
This annual prize recognizes the best essay that applies psychoanalytic theory or perspectives to research in the biobehavioral sciences, social sciences, arts, or humanities. The award aims to encourage innovative interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges psychoanalysis and broader cultural or scientific inquiry. The winning essay is presented at the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) National Meeting and considered for publication in The Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
