SECC Dissertation Research Funding Awards
Forecasted
SECC Dissertation Research Funding Awards support doctoral students’ dissertation research, methodological training, and mentoring to help complete projects that contribute to child development.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application) | May 2027 (Recommendation letter)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 USD per award; non-renewable
Summary: Supports doctoral dissertation research and related training with strong potential to contribute to child development.
Key Information: Applicants must be SRCD student members and maintain membership throughout the award period.
Description
Established in 2008 by the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) and its Student and Early Career Council (SECC), these awards recognize promising doctoral dissertation proposals that can contribute to child development. Funding helps students complete proposed research through research expenses, methodological training, and necessary mentoring or consultation.
The program emphasizes research quality and feasibility, including the significance of the questions, theoretical rationale, methodological appropriateness, and innovation. Reviewers also consider applicants’ qualifications and the award’s contribution to their professional development and productivity. SECC encourages multidisciplinary research, work from non-traditional disciplines, and projects reflecting its commitment to anti-racism and anti-bias efforts informed by scientific evidence and diverse epistemologies.
