Ouida Clinical Scholars Award
Funding the advancement of research in childhood anxiety and depression.
Funding the advancement of research in childhood anxiety and depression.
The Todd Ouida Clinical Scholars Award funds the research of an emerging University of Michigan researcher dedicated to understanding and making advancements in treating childhood anxiety and depression.
The Todd Ouida Clinical Scholars Award in Childhood Anxiety and Depression was established in 2003 by the Ouida family in honor of their son, Todd Ouida. Todd overcame significant struggles with childhood anxiety before he tragically lost his life in the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center. Learn more about Todd's life and legacy.
The award is typically presented annually in the fall. It provides up to $20,000 in one-time research funding for studies at U-M targeting anxiety and depression in children and teens.
Learn more about the 2024 Ouida Award recipient, Cecilia Martiniez-Torteya, Ph.D.
The award is open to U-M researchers at every level, including trainee, in any school, department or business unit at U-M. Nominees must be conducting research that is related to childhood anxiety and/or depression or clearly connected to these issues through their scientific focus.
Mentors, colleagues, or co-investigators may submit nominations, or candidates may self-nominate. The application should include the following:
All nominations will be reviewed, and the recipient will be chosen by a selection committee.
The Ouida Clinical Scholar Award will be presented during the Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, as part of the annual Ouida Lecture. You are encouraged to attend this event in-person at the Rachel Upjohn Building in Ann Arbor.
Within one month of receiving the award, you will be required to submit a project proposal of no more than three pages, which includes:
You will also be asked to provide a brief progress report at the midpoint of the project and a final report at its conclusion.
All questions regarding the Todd Ouida Clinical Scholars Award can be emailed to Dr. Michelle Kees, chair, Ouida Award Selection Committee.