SRCD Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards
This award honors outstanding recent doctoral dissertations that make significant contributions to developmental science and child development research.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates: September 3, 2026
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium per awardee; one-time, non-renewable
Summary: Recognizes unusually noteworthy doctoral dissertations in developmental science completed in the previous year by SRCD members.
Key Information: Nominations must be submitted by the dissertation mentor; nominee must be an SRCD member.
Description
The SRCD Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards honor exceptional dissertations in developmental science completed in the previous calendar year. Established in 2008, the award is intended to recognize early career scholars whose research contributes significantly to the field. Awardees receive a $500 honorarium and are recognized at the SRCD Biennial Meeting. The nomination must be submitted by the dissertation mentor and should clearly articulate the dissertation's outstanding qualities and impact.
