Small Grants Program for Early Career Scholars
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Small Grants Program for Early Career Scholars supports child development researchers through exploratory, pilot, and extension research to build independent research programs and advance developmental science.
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Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 USD per non-renewable grant; no fixed spending end date
Summary: Supports early career child development scholars conducting exploratory, pilot, or extension research to build independent research programs.
Key Information: Applicants must meet SRCD membership and early career requirements; funds must be administered by an institution.
Description
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Small Grants Program supports exploratory, pilot, and extension research by early career child development scholars. Launched in 2018, the program addresses uneven access to resources during the years immediately following doctoral study, helping researchers establish independent research programs and strengthening the future of developmental science.
The program prioritizes scientifically meritorious projects that further SRCD’s strategic goals and improve applicants’ competitiveness for external funding or career advancement. Innovation, feasibility, and the grant’s impact on research and professional development are central considerations. Projects may generate pilot data for a future grant proposal or a publishable manuscript. SRCD particularly encourages applications from researchers based at international institutions or conducting research in under-represented countries.
