Research Associates Program

Under Construction 

Membership in the American Psychoanalytic Association has recently (as of February 2023) expanded and now includes psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, academics, researchers and others - all whose work is profoundly informed by psychoanalytic theory and values.  Policies and procedures are now being developed and changes will be implemented in phases.  During this period of implementation, we thank you for your patience as we prepare for this new and exciting membership expansion.

 

Researcher Members

Graduates of a research program at an APsA approved training facility, or those who demonstrate an emphasis on psychoanalysis in their research or scientific work, can join the Association to expand and develop their research as well as support the principles of psychoanalysis.

Eligibility for Researcher Membership

Individuals who have completed a research/academic psychoanalytic training program at an APsA approved institute or training facility, or those who demonstrate an emphasis on psychoanalysis in their research or scientific work, are eligible to apply to join as a Researcher Member.  Trainees in a research program at an APsA approved training facility, or those who demonstrate enrollment in an equivalent research program are eligible to join as a Researcher-in-Training Member.

To request an application for researcher membership or for more information contact membership services.

Member Benefits

  • Reduced registration fee and advance notification of APsA’s meetings
  • Subscription to APsA's magazine, The American Psychoanalyst
  • Participate in the APsA Community Listservs
  • Special subscription rate to the Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA)

Note: Individuals who meet the qualifications for clinical membership in APsA are not eligible to join as an academic member.

Additional programs that may be of interest to researchers are the poster session at APsA's National Meeting and the Fund for Psychoanalytic Research, which distributes grants.

2023 Dues $55

To join, click here.

Planning to attend the upcoming APsA Meeting? Click here for enrollment deadline.

Questions?

Please call the national office at 212-752-0450 x0026 or email membership@apsa.org.