Small Grants Program for Early Career Scholars
SRCD’s Small Grants Program funds early career scholars worldwide for innovative developmental science research projects that advance independent research and align with SRCD’s strategic goals.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application) | January 2027 (Reviewer Interest Form)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per project; non-renewable; typically one-year awards; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early career scholars in developmental science with pilot, exploratory, or extension research projects to foster independent research and career advancement.
Description
The Small Grants Program for Early Career Scholars, offered by the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), is designed to support innovative research by early career scientists in developmental science. Launched in 2018, the program provides non-renewable grants of up to $7,500 for pilot, exploratory, or extension projects that demonstrate exceptional scientific merit, advance the applicant’s competitiveness for external funding or career progression, and align with SRCD’s strategic goals. The program is open to a global pool of applicants and aims to build research capacity and foster the next generation of leaders in child development research.
