Fellows Committee

The Fellows Committee is charged with vetting, and recommending appropriate individuals to become Fellows of the American Psychological Association . The highest order of recognition accorded members of the American Psychological Association is designation as a Fellow. To become a Fellow, a member must have made "unusual and outstanding contribution or performance in the field of psychology."

Individuals are nominated by a Division and endorsed by the APA Membership Committee, the Council of Representatives and the APA Board of Directors. A Fellow put forth by the Division of Rehabilitation Psychology is thus a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. To become a Fellow, an individual must be nominated by a Division of APA.

Membership of the Fellows Committee is restricted to Fellows in Rehabilitation Psychology.