Canadian Psychiatric Association

02/02/2026

The Canadian Psychiatric Association is inviting applications to its annual day-long CPA Junior Investigator Research Colloquium at the Centre Sheraton Montreal, to be held during the CPA Annual Conference from Nov. 18-21, 2026.

Psychiatry residents or fellows who have an interest and potential in developing research careers in psychiatry are encouraged to apply.

The Colloquium aims to provide guidance, mentorship and encouragement to young investigators in the early phases of their training. Junior investigators will have an opportunity to obtain feedback about their past, present and future research from mentors who are top in their field in a small group setting as well as participate in plenary sessions about career development and grantsmanship.

Deadline for applications is Mar. 1, 2026.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Application Submission Deadline: Mar. 1, 2024 by midnight PST The Canadian Psychiatric Association is inviting applications to its annual CPA Junior Investigator Research Colloquium at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth (Montréal, Québec), to be held during the CPA Annual Conference...

01/27/2026

The Joint CPA-COPCE Award recognizes an individual or group responsible for excellence in the planning, content development, delivery and evaluation of a Continuing Education activity in psychiatry in Canada.

Nominations are due Feb. 1.

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01/26/2026

The Alex Leighton Award is jointly given by CPA and the Canadian Academy of Psychiatric Epidemiology (CAPE). It is to recognize an individual or a group of individuals who have contributed significantly to advancing and diffusing Canadian psychiatric epidemiology through innovative studies, methods, teaching or transfer of knowledge. It can relate to lifelong activities or to a recent significant achievement by more junior scientists.

The award was created in September 1998 to honor Professor Alex Leighton, a pioneer and leader of Canadian psychiatric epidemiology. His work associated innovative scientific endeavours with humanistic values and social concerns. Professor Leighton was known as a great communicator and teacher; he trained and inspired generations of psychiatric epidemiologists.

Nominations close Feb. 1.

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01/23/2026

The Paul Patterson Innovation in Education Leadership Award is presented annually to a psychiatric educator who, in responding to change or leading in new directions, makes a significant innovative contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing professional, or public education.

This award is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Paul Patterson, who was a child and adolescent subspecialist with a strong interest in the education of the general psychiatrist. He was a mentor who practiced community-based care and was an early advocate of reciprocal education and practice at the family medicine-psychiatry interface. Dr. Patterson led and contributed to a broad range of CPA educational initiatives with wisdom, creativity and a warm, gentle sense of humour.

Nominations close Feb. 1.

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01/22/2026

The designation of Distinguished Fellow of the Canadian Psychiatric Association is an honour that rewards outstanding CPA members for the exceptional breadth and depth of their contributions to the excellence of their specialty.

Only Fellows of the CPA may be nominated for the DFCPA designation.

Applications are due Feb. 1.

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The designation of Distinguished Fellow of the Canadian Psychiatric Association (DFCPA) is an honour that rewards outstanding CPA members for excellence in their specialty. Criteria Only Fellows of the CPA who are Active Members in good standing are eligible for nomination as Distinguished Fellow of...

01/22/2026

The C.A. Roberts Award for Clinical Leadership is presented annually to a psychiatrist-clinician who has made a significant contribution to the improvement of patient care.

The award is meant to recognize outstanding clinicians who have been instrumental in the development of new treatment approaches, creative program design or administrative innovations, or who have been recognized as consistently providing superior quality psychiatric care to patients.

Nomination deadline is Feb. 1.

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C.A. Roberts Award for Clinical LeadershipJ.M. Cleghorn Award for Excellence and Leadership in Clinical ResearchPaul Patterson Innovation in Education Leadership AwardEarly Career Achievement in Psychiatry AwardEarly Career Psychiatrist Research Award Purpose Dedicated to the memory of Dr. CA Robert...

01/21/2026

In designating Fellows, the CPA honours psychiatrists for their commitment to the profession and the association. The FCPA designation recognizes members who have made significant contributions that advance excellence in psychiatry.

Deadline: Feb. 1.

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01/21/2026

Dedicated to the memory of Dr. John Cleghorn, an early neuroendocrine researcher and first Chair of CPA's Research Committee, the J.M. Cleghorn Award for Excellence in Leadership and Clinical Research recognizes a CPA member for excellence in clinical psychiatric research or leadership in advancing clinical psychiatric research in Canada.

The award is meant to recognize outstanding psychiatrist-researchers who have demonstrated excellence in clinical psychiatric research, or have shown leadership in advancing psychiatric research.

Deadline for nominations is Feb.1. Find out more here:

01/20/2026

The Glenda M. MacQueen Memorial Career Development Award for Women in Psychiatry was created to honour the remarkable accomplishments of the late Glenda MacQueen, through a career development award to support the early-stage development of women who will lead the future of academic psychiatry.

As a legacy to Glenda’s contributions to research, training, clinical service, administrative service and mentorship, The Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction, in collaboration with CPA, seeks to provide financial resources to enhance the potential success of future women leaders who can rise to some of these critical elements of academic achievement in mental health.

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research, through the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction, is the source of funding for the award, which will have a value of $100,000 for one year for one awardee, launched annually for a period of up to five years. The total amount of this award program is $500,000 over five years to fund five applicants.

The application deadline is Feb. 1.

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Introduction Background Eligibility Guidelines Review Process and Evaluation Application Instructions Requirements for PDF Attachments Submit an Application Contact Us The Glenda M. MacQueen Memorial Career Development Award for Women in Psychiatry has been created to honour the remarkable accomplis...

01/20/2026

Bell Let’s Talk Day is on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - the 16th annual national day focused on mental health awareness, acceptance and action. This year’s theme, taking a moment for mental health, invites us to pause, check in, and support meaningful conversations

01/20/2026

The Early Career Psychiatrist Research Award is presented to an early career psychiatrist who has excelled in the area of research, demonstrating leadership and dedication through high-quality research contributions in psychiatry with potential for clinical impact.

Rankings will be based on the originality, volume and quality (e.g., methodology, impact factor of the journal, importance of the result) of research contributions.

The deadline for nominations is Feb. 1.

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01/15/2026

The deadline for nominations for the Early Career Achievement in Psychiatry Award is Feb. 1st.

Nominees must demonstrate exemplary dedication, commitment and leadership in one or more of the following domains:

1) Clinical practice
2) Education
3) Advocacy

This award is presented annually to an outstanding early career psychiatrist in the first five years of practice following first certification in psychiatry.

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