SRCD Awards
SRCD Biennial Awards and Travel Grants honor excellence in developmental science and support researchers' participation in the 2027 Biennial Meeting in Atlanta.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates: September 3, 2026: Call for Nominations (Senior Distinguished, Early Career, Doctoral Dissertation Awards) | September 3, 2026: Travel Award Applications (Early Career, Graduate Student, International, Neimark)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $350–$1,100 (travel) and $500–$1,000 (biennial recognition); see details by category.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding achievements in developmental science and supports SRCD members’ attendance at the 2027 Biennial Meeting through awards and travel grants.
Key Information: All awardees must attend the in-person meeting in Atlanta, GA; no virtual options.
Description
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Biennial Awards and Travel Grants program honors exceptional contributions to developmental science at all career stages, including senior scholars, early career researchers, and doctoral students. In addition to recognition awards, the program provides travel grants to support SRCD members’ participation in the SRCD 2027 Biennial Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Award categories include Senior Distinguished Contributions, Early Career Research Contributions, Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation, and four types of travel awards (Early Career, Graduate Student, International, and Neimark Student). The program aims to celebrate excellence, foster professional development, and broaden participation in the field of child development.
