Distinguished Career Contributions to Science Award
Forecasted
Distinguished Career Contributions to Science Award honors researchers for career-long scientific achievements that advance knowledge and broadly shape clinical child and adolescent psychology.
Funder: Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53)
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500 recognition stipend and a plaque; additional travel funds if required for an invited presentation
Summary: Recognizes career-long scientific contributions that advance knowledge and broadly influence clinical child and adolescent psychology.
Key Information: Nominees must have at least one year of SCCAP membership and be domiciled in the United States.
Description
The Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP), Division 53 of the American Psychological Association, presents this award to recognize a career of scientific achievement. It honors an established body of work rather than funding a proposed research project. Research contributions and the development of new knowledge are the central basis for nomination, including major empirical and/or theoretical achievements.
The area of scientific contribution is open. SCCAP particularly encourages nominations of scientists whose work contributes to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The award recognizes prominent researchers whose contributions have broadly shaped clinical child and adolescent psychology, including advances in training and education, public policy, and/or scientific practice.
