The Abidin Early Career Research Award and Grant from SCCAP supports impactful early career research advancing clinical child and adolescent psychology.
Funder: Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53)
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 grant (one-time, 2-year project period); no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Recognizes and supports early career psychologists whose research has significantly advanced clinical child and adolescent psychology.
Key Information: SCCAP membership (≥1 year) and US domicile required at time of application.
The Abidin Early Career Research Award and Grant, offered by the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Division 53), honors early career psychologists whose empirical research has had a major impact on the understanding of psychopathology, prevention, assessment, treatment, or public policy related to child and adolescent psychology. The grant is intended to support the continuation or expansion of the awardee’s research program, with a focus on work that has led to demonstrable improvements in the field.