SRCD Awards
SRCD biennial awards recognize outstanding developmental science research at all career stages and provide travel support to promote diversity and participation at the SRCD Biennial Meeting.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates: September 3, 2026 (Biennial Award & Travel Award Applications/Nominations)
Funding Amounts: Honoraria: $500–$1,000 for individual awards; Travel awards: $350–$1,100 each; number of awards varies by category.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions to developmental science at all career stages and provides travel support to attend the SRCD Biennial Meeting.
Key Information: All awardees must be SRCD members and attend the in-person meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
Description
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) offers a suite of biennial awards and travel grants to honor distinguished work in developmental science and to support conference attendance. Award categories include Senior Distinguished Contributions (for sustained excellence), Early Career Research Contributions (for scholars within six years of their Ph.D.), Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards, and multiple travel awards for members at different career stages and geographic locations. These awards aim to celebrate scholarly achievement, foster professional growth, and enhance diversity and international participation in the field of child development.
