SECC Dissertation Research Funding Awards
This grant funds doctoral dissertation research in child development, with an emphasis on anti-racism and anti-bias studies, supporting direct research and professional development costs.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application) | May 2027 (Letter of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award; non-renewable; supports dissertation research costs or professional development.
Summary: Supports doctoral students’ dissertation research in child development with small grants for research or professional development expenses.
Description
The SECC Dissertation Research Funding Awards, established by the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) and its Student and Early Career Council (SECC), provide up to $2,000 to doctoral students for promising dissertation research proposals that advance the field of child development. The awards are non-renewable and intended to support direct research costs or professional development activities necessary for completing dissertation projects. The program emphasizes anti-racism and anti-bias research and encourages proposals from diverse and multidisciplinary backgrounds. Awardees are selected based on research quality and feasibility, applicant qualifications, the impact of the award on professional development, and the contribution of the proposed work to child development.
