Launched in 2016, the ACLP Foundation Research Professor Program was developed in memory of Dr. Wayne Katon, Academy president 2012-13, his contribution to research, and to the mentoring of young researchers. It aims to bring leading researchers to the annual meeting and provide research mentorship to early career researchers. It is administered by the Academy’s Research & Evidence-Based Practice (REBP) Committee.
There are two complementary awards with separate application processes:
The overall objectives of the awards are to promote interest in consultation-liaison psychiatry research and to support the development of emerging talent in the field. A maximum of three mentees are selected each year.
Candidate Criteria
Applicants must evidence: a substantial background and achievements in research in an area relevant to consultation-liaison psychiatry; a proven track record as a mentor; and a willingness to accept the responsibilities of the role, which are:
Award
Complimentary registration to the annual meeting and US$10,000 to cover costs to attend the meeting, with the remaining balance provided as an honorarium. The program starts at the annual meeting and concludes on October 31 of the following year.
Candidate Criteria
Expectations of awardees
Award
RECIPIENTS of the ACLP Foundation Research Professor Program Awards
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Nominations are submitted online using the Research Professor Nomination form by April 30. The professor is selected by both the Foundation of the ACLP and the Academy’s Research Subcommittee. The professor is funded by the Foundation.
Research Mentees:
Nominations are submitted online using the Research Mentee Nomination form. Nominations must be completed by September 30.
The application includes space for a statement, of no more than 750 words, of your current area of research interest. Detail how you think you would benefit from the year-long mentoring relationship and why this mentor would be a good match for you and your work/career.
Applications will be assessed by the Academy’s Research Subcommittee in collaboration with the mentor. Selected candidates will be notified by mid-October.