SRCD Awards
SRCD biennial awards honor excellence in developmental science research, early-career scholarship, and dissertations, with travel grants supporting diverse participation at the 2027 Biennial Meeting.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates: September 3, 2026: Biennial Awards nominations & Travel Award applications due (11:59 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: $350–$1,100 travel awards; $500–$1,000 honoraria for research/dissertation awards; see details per award type
Summary: Recognizes outstanding SRCD members in developmental science with research, dissertation, and travel awards at the 2027 Biennial Meeting.
Key Information: All awardees must attend the in-person SRCD 2027 Biennial Meeting in Atlanta, GA.
Description
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) offers a suite of biennial awards and travel grants to honor exceptional contributions to developmental science by its members at all career stages. Awards are presented at the SRCD 2027 Biennial Meeting and include:
- Senior Distinguished Contributions Awards for sustained excellence in research, service, policy, mentoring, or diversity.
- Early Career Research Contributions Award for outstanding early-career scholars (within six years post-PhD).
- Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards for noteworthy recent dissertations.
- Travel Awards for early career professionals, graduate students, international members, and students, supporting attendance at the in-person biennial meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
All awardees and applicants must be SRCD members and must attend the meeting in person.
