Call for Grant Applications -Bridging Narratives Grant Program
About Organisation
The The Sigourney Award Trust is an international philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing psychoanalysis and its global relevance. Through The Sigourney Award, the Trust recognizes individuals, teams, and institutions whose work strengthens, reimagines, or expands psychoanalytic thought and practice. The Award honors sustained vision, measurable impact, and interdisciplinary engagement that connects psychoanalysis with culture, social justice, the arts, and public life. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and borders, the Trust supports innovation, scholarship, and creative exploration that shape the evolving future of psychoanalysis worldwide.
About the Grant
The Sigourney Award 2026 recognizes outstanding contributions to psychoanalysis produced between 2016 and 2025. Eligible work may be academic, clinical, creative, applied, or interdisciplinary, with demonstrated impact on theory, practice, cultural dialogue, public awareness, or social justice. The award honors sustained vision and measurable influence that advances psychoanalytic discourse and engagement. Recipients receive international recognition, a monetary prize, and connection to a global psychoanalytic community. The Award particularly values interdisciplinary collaboration, artistic exploration, and initiatives that enhance human dignity while expanding public understanding of psychoanalysis.
Who can Apply?
Individuals, collaborative teams, and organizations worldwide may apply. Eligible applicants include clinicians, theorists, teachers, researchers, artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians, social advocates, and interdisciplinary professionals. Work must have been produced between 2016 and 2025 and demonstrate meaningful impact on psychoanalysis, public discourse, or interdisciplinary engagement. Both nominated candidates and direct applicants follow the same application process; nominations are optional. Previous applicants may reapply with eligible work within the ten-year window. Submissions must clearly demonstrate measurable influence, cultural relevance, and contribution to psychoanalytic theory, practice, social justice, or creative expression.
How to Apply?
Applicants must complete the online application between 1 March and 31 July 2026. Required materials include an impact statement, a 180-word summary, responses to application questions, two independent evaluations, supporting credentials covering ten years, a professional photo or organizational logo, and a signed declaration. Optional supporting materials may also be submitted. Once finalized, applications cannot be edited.
Application Deadline
Applications for The Sigourney Award 2026 must be submitted by 31 July 2026.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
