The SRCD Early Career Research Contributions Award honors early career researchers for outstanding achievements in developmental science, recognizing excellence in research and scholarly contributions.
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 SRCD Early Career Research Contributions Award, established in 2022, honors early career members of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) who have demonstrated distinguished achievements as researchers and scholars in developmental science. Awardees are selected based on the strength and quality of their research, publications, and scholarly activities, as evidenced in their nomination materials. Up to five recipients are chosen biennially, and the awards are presented at the SRCD Biennial Meeting.