Diversity Professional Development Award
Forecasted
Diversity Professional Development Award supports diverse graduate students and early career psychologists in conferences and educational activities to build skills and professional connections.
Funder: Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53)
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to fifteen awards of $300 each
Summary: Supports diverse graduate students and early career psychologists in gaining skills and professional connections through conferences and other educational activities.
Key Information: Applicants must be domiciled in the United States and have held SCCAP membership for at least one year.
Description
The Diversity Professional Development Award is administered by the Diversity Committee of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP), APA Division 53. It supports educational and professional experiences for members from diverse groups, helping graduate students and early career psychologists build skills, expand networks, and advance their professional development. Applicants may present at or attend conferences online or in person.
The award particularly encourages attendance at the annual APA conference and division-sponsored meetings, including the SCCAP Conference, Future Directions Forum, and Miami International Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference. Other conferences may be considered with written justification explaining their career benefit. Support also extends to webinars, classes, and printed educational materials.
