SRCD Awards
The SRCD Awards honor outstanding research and scientific contributions in child development, supporting scholars at all career stages and fostering participation in the 2027 Biennial Meeting.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates: September 3, 2026: Call for Nominations / Submissions and Travel Awards application deadline for SRCD 2027 Biennial
Funding Amounts: Dissertation: $500 | Early Career: $1,000 (up to 5 awards) | Graduate Student Travel: $350 (200 awards) | Early Career Travel: $500 (40 awards) | International Travel: $1,100 (10 awards) | Neimark Student Travel: $500 + 1-year membership (4 awards)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions in developmental science and supports member participation at the SRCD 2027 Biennial Meeting through awards and travel grants.
Key Information: All awards require SRCD membership; in-person attendance at the Atlanta 2027 Biennial is mandatory for travel awardees.
Description
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) offers a suite of prestigious awards and travel grants in conjunction with its 2027 Biennial Meeting. These include Senior Distinguished Contributions Awards (multiple categories), Early Career Research Contributions Awards, Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards, and four types of travel awards. The awards recognize excellence in developmental science at all career stages and provide financial support to facilitate participation in the SRCD Biennial Meeting, which will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, April 8–10, 2027.
