The Abidin Early Career Research Award and Grant honors impactful early career research in child and adolescent psychology, presented by the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.
Funder: Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53)
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application/nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; typical past awards include a plaque and stipend (recent amounts not specified; see program page for updates).
Summary: Recognizes early career psychologists for impactful research in child and adolescent psychology, especially in psychopathology, prevention, assessment, treatment, or public policy.
The Abidin Early Career Research Award and Grant, presented by the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Division 53), honors early career psychologists whose research has significantly advanced the understanding of child and adolescent psychopathology, prevention, assessment, treatment, or public policy. The goal is to highlight and encourage impactful empirical research that shapes the field and supports continued scholarly contributions at a formative career stage. The award is part of SCCAP's consolidated annual cycle of grants and recognition programs supporting excellence across the career span in clinical child and adolescent psychology.