The SRCD Early Career Research Contributions Award honors early career researchers for outstanding scientific achievements in developmental science, as recognized by the Society for Research in Child Development.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates: September 3, 2026 (Call for Nominations deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to five awards; each recipient receives $1,000 honorarium.
Summary: Recognizes early career SRCD members for outstanding research and scholarly contributions to developmental science.
Key Information: Nominee must be no more than six years post-Ph.D. (earned after January 1, 2021); SRCD membership required.
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Early Career Research Contributions Award honors outstanding early career researchers who have made significant scholarly contributions to developmental science. Established in 2022, this biennial award recognizes up to five individuals whose research, publications, and scholarly activities demonstrate excellence and impact, as evidenced by their nomination materials. Recipients are celebrated at the SRCD Biennial Meeting.