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Award Types
Bursary AwardsIn keeping with the values of collaboration, inclusion, and global exchange that guide the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services (IAFMHS), we are pleased to offer bursaries to help reduce financial barriers to attending our 2026 Annual Conference in Helsinki, Finland. These awards are designed to support meaningful participation from individuals and communities who are often underrepresented at international conferences.
Two bursary streams are available this year: ✈️💰Travel Bursary, for researchers and clinicians from countries classified by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as emerging and developing economies 🫂💵 Lived Experience Bursary, for individuals with lived or living experience related to forensic mental health, criminal legal systems, or intersecting systems of care and supervision. Both awards reflect our commitment to broadening participation, amplifying diverse perspectives, and strengthening the global exchange of knowledge in forensic mental health. Submissions and applications must be received by 11:59 PM PST on February 28, 2026 to be eligible for consideration. More information on the Bursary Award Types can be found HERE. |
Professional Awards🌟🏅Christopher Webster Rising Star: Early Excellence in Research The Christopher D. Webster Rising Star Award for Excellence in Research recognizes an ECP whose contributions to forensic mental health research demonstrate exceptional promise. 🔬🏅Christopher Webster Rising Star: Early Excellence in Policy The Christopher D. Webster Rising Star Award for Excellence in Clinical or Policy Work recognizes an ECP whose contributions have had a meaningful impact on forensic mental health practice, service delivery, and/or policy development. 💡🏅Rüdiger Müller-Isberner Award The Rüdiger Müller-Isberner award is intended to celebrate his contributions to the field and the Association, by honoring a long-standing member of the association whose career epitomizes the fusion of clinical practice, scholarly research, and mentorship. The awardee can come from any discipline, and can be either a primary researcher who focuses on clear clinical applications (e.g., treatment or assessment of forensic populations) or a clinician who has made substantial research contributions to the implementation of best practices. More information on the Professional Award Types can be found HERE. |
Student Awards👩🎓🏅Conference Awards The IAFMHS Student Section typically offers 4 financial award opportunities for students attending the IAFMHS annual conference. There will be two presentation awards to acknowledge the research and presentation work of first-author student presenters at the conference. There will also be two travel awards to increase attendance from students in underrepresented countries and/or institutions due to financial need. Award Types Top student oral presentation ($ 1,000 CAD) Top student poster presentation ($ 500 CAD) First travel award ($ 1,000 CAD) Second travel award ($ 500 CAD) Generally speaking, all applicants have to be student members without a full-time employment, in good standing with IAFMHS. All student members will receive a call for award applications via e-mail in spring. Potential changes to our award schedule (e.g., eligibility, award amount) and application process will be communicated via e-mail as well. 📚🏅Derek Eaves Student Research Grant The Derek Eaves Student Research Grant honours Dr. Derek Eaves' bursary and academic contributions to the IAFMHS. Eligible candidates are individuals who are currently undertaking a Bachelor, Masters or Doctoral degree in a relevant field to forensic mental health and a current student member of IAFMHS.
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