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Academic Membership

Welcome Academics, Scholars, and Researchers.

Academic Members are individuals who have completed or are enrolled in a psychoanalytically focused academic and/or research program of education offered by one of APsA’s Institutes, Centers, or Affiliate Societies, a substantially equivalent program, or for those Academics or Researchers who have demonstrated a psychoanalytic approach to their scholarship, teaching, or research. Academic Members have voting privileges.

Eligibility for Academic Members

Scholars who have completed non-clinical (academic) psychoanalytic training at an APsA approved training facility, or those who demonstrate an emphasis on psychoanalysis in their teaching or scholarship, are eligible to join APsA as an Academic Member to expand and develop their academic and scholarly professions as well as support the principles of psychoanalysis.

  • Academics/Scholars who completed a non-clinical program at an APsA approved training facility can apply for Academic Membership, please follow the below steps:
  1. Click here to complete the online academic membership application.
  2. Forward the Institute/Center Verification Form to the APsA approved training facility’s Director along with a copy of the application that you completed online.  The Institute/Center should return the completed form to the National Office by emailing it to: membership@apsa.org (an electronic signature or email verification will be sufficient from the Director/EC Chair) 
  3. Letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required and can be forwarded by the applicant to membership@apsa.org or the letter writer can send directly to the same email address.  Letters must be received prior to the deadline.
  • Academics and scholars enrolled in non-clinical (academic) training in an APsA approved training facility are eligible to join as an Academic-In-Training Member.
  • Coming later this year:  An application for scholars/academics who have completed a substantially equivalent non-clinical/academic psychoanalytic program, or who can demonstrate a psychoanalytic approach to their scholarship or teaching.  If you are interested in applying, please click here to contact membership services to be added to the Expanded Pathway Academic Member application waitlist.

Eligibility for Researcher Members

Individuals who have completed a non-clinical research psychoanalytic program at an APsA approved training facility, or those who demonstrate an emphasis on psychoanalysis in their research or scientific work, can join APsA as a Researcher Member to expand and develop their research as well as support the principles of psychoanalysis.

  • Researchers who completed a non-clinical program at an APsA approved training facility can apply to become a Researcher Member, please follow the below steps:
  1. Click here to complete the online membership application.
  2. Forward the Institute/Center Verification Form to the APsA approved training facility’s Director along with a copy of the application that you completed online.  The Institute/Center should return the completed form to the National Office by emailing it to: membership@apsa.org (an electronic signature or email verification will be sufficient from the Director/EC Chair) 
  3. Letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required and can be forwarded by the applicant to membership@apsa.org or the letter writer can send directly to the same email address.  Letters must be received prior to the deadline.
  • Coming later this year:  An application for Researchers who completed a substantially equivalent research training program and demonstrate an emphasis on psychoanalysis in their research or scientific work will become available later this year.  Please click here to contact membership services to be added to the Expanded Pathway Researcher application waitlist.

Member Benefits for Academics and Researchers

One of the most important reasons for belonging to the American Psychoanalytic Association is to become part of the voice that advocates for psychoanalysis across the country. APsA membership helps you to:

Participate in the Advancement of Psychoanalysis

  • Advocate for the highest standards of psychoanalytic treatment, education, and scientific inquiry.
  • Support a scientific/humanistic treatment approach that promotes individual freedom and growth.
  • Foster public understanding and study of the human condition

Be Heard

  • Magnify your voice on health care reform
  • Lobby and educate Congress about psychoanalysis
  • Vote in APsA elections and participate in the varied committees available.

Enhance Your Psychoanalytic Education and Research

  • Receive a significant discount on registration fees for the APsA’s biannual meetings.
  • Participate in national scientific meetings, study groups, public dialogues and scientific publications.
  • APsA offers social, scientific, and political networking opportunities – the Association is small enough for all members to be meaningfully involved, yet large enough to provide a diversity of experience and perspectives.
  • Receive preferred subscription rates to the Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
  • Get a free subscription to APsA’s magazine, The American Psychoanalyst.
  • Receive timely news and announcements from APsA.

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The Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA)

JAPA is a peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles and commentaries, ground-breaking research, thoughtful plenary addresses, in-depth panel reports, and more.

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The Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association (JAPA)

April 5, 2023
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The American Psychoanalyst (TAP)

April 4, 2023
APsA’s triannual magazine, TAP, offers a psychoanalytic perspective on current events in psychology, the arts, and culture for mental health professionals, students, and the general public.
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The Candidate Connection

April 3, 2023
Written for and by candidates, the Candidate Connection reports on the business of APsA's Candidates’ Council, its committees, and Institute delegates.
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