The V. Sagar Sethi, M.D. Mental Health Research Award

The V. Sagar Sethi, M.D. Mental Health Research Award was created with an endowment from the late Dr. Sethi, a longtime psychiatrist in Charlotte and member of the North Carolina Psychiatric Association and American Psychiatric Association. The award seeks to "honor a scientist for significant contributions to basic research in the neurosciences, psychology, or pharmacology at a molecular, cellular or behavioral level."

Award Criteria:

Significant contribution to basic research
Research has had a significant impact or is highly likely to have a significant impact on clinical psychiatric care.
Physician or PhD who is conducting active research in the United States
Self-nominations will not be accepted, although the nominee can assist in providing information
Must be available to present a lecture at the NCPA Annual Meeting and Scientific Session (September 27-30, 2018 in Asheville, NC)

Submission Details:

Submissions should include a 1-page nomination letter explaining the significance of the nominee's research and the nominee's CV.
Submissions may be emailed to [email protected], faxed to 919-851-0044, or mailed to:

Psychiatric Foundation of NC
Attn: Sethi Award Selection Committee
4917 Waters Edge Dr., Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27606

The 2018 nomination period is now closed, the 2019 nomination period will open in the fall.

Award:

The recipient will receive a cash award
Travel support to attend and present a lecture during the NC Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting & Scientific Session in the fall