The Institute of Medicine is now accepting nominations for the Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health. Please review the award criteria prior to submitting a nomination. Any individual or organization may submit nominations for consideration for the Sarnat Prize.

 Nominations should include:

• a detailed written description of the accomplishments of the nominee;
• an explanation of why those accomplishments merit the award
• description of the major contributions of the candidate;
• evidence of the candidate’s overall national and/or international impact on the mental health field whether it be scientific, mental health services, or public policy domains;
• a select bibliography (up to 10 publications) or other documentation of accomplishments; and
• a curriculum vitae.  

Nominations should be sent as a formal letter, in an attachment, to sarnat@nas.edu. 

Nominations should not exceed four pages in length. Letters of endorsement in addition to the nomination will not be considered.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, May 16, 2008.

If you have questions about the award or the nominations process, contact us at sarnat@nas.edu or 202.334.2177.