DESCRIPTION
METHOD OF NOMINATION
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
APPLICATION DEADLINES
COMMITTEE ON THE AWARD FOR RESEARCH IN MOOD DISORDERS

DESCRIPTION
The American College of Psychiatrists offers an award to honor an individual, or individual whose group has made major contributions to the understanding and treatment of mood disorders. The nominee is chosen from among those scholars and scientific investigators who have displayed excellence in research and who are devoted to assisting people suffering from mood disorders.

The award is presented at The College's Annual Meeting where the recipient is invited to present a featured lecture summarizing her/his work. The Awardee receives an honorarium and a commemorative certificate, as well as travel and hotel expenses. In 2003, the Annual Meeting will be held February 26 to March 2 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada.

Mood disorders encompass those psychiatric disorders in which a disturbance of mood is the predominant feature, including depressive, dysthymic and bipolar disorders. These disorders affect many people throughout the world resulting in considerable suffering and disability. The College wishes to encourage and reward those who are dedicated to research targeted to improve the lives of those afflicted with mood disorders.

The Award for Research in Mood Disorders was first given in 1998 and is sponsored through an educational grant in the amount of $5,000.

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METHOD OF NOMINATION
To encourage a broad range of candidates, individuals can be nominated as well as nominate themselves. Membership in The American College of Psychiatrists is not required. The Award is available not only to physicians but to anyone who has displayed excellence and dedication in the field of mood disorder research.

Nominations should include:

• a letter of nomination: 2-3 pages maximum
• the nominee's Curriculum Vitae
• a statement by the nominee describing her/his accomplishments in the field of mood disorder research, 4- 5 pages maximum.

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NOMINATION PROCEDURE
Please mail the originals and 10 copies to:

Chair, Committee on the Award for Research in Mood Disorders
The American College of Psychiatrists
122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1360,
Chicago, IL 60603
Faxes are not accepted.

Applications must be received at The College's Central Office by the application deadline.

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APPLICATION DEADLINES
2006: January 5, 2005
2007: January 5, 2006

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COMMITTEE ON THE AWARD FOR RESEARCH IN MOOD DISORDERS
Dwight L. Evans, M.D., Chair
Thomas C. Neylan, M.D.
Philip T. Ninan, M.D.
Roger Peele, M.D.
A. John Rush, M.D.
Stephen B. Shanfield, M.D.
Michael E. Thase, M.D.
Mauricio Tohen, M.D.
George M. Wohlreich, M.D.

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