The SRCD Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards honor innovative and impactful doctoral research in developmental science, recognizing emerging scholars at the SRCD Biennial Meeting.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2028 (Call for Nominations deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium per awardee; one-time award, presented at the SRCD Biennial Meeting.
Summary: Honors exceptional doctoral dissertations in developmental science, recognizing originality and impact with a monetary award and recognition at the Biennial Meeting.
Key Information: Nominations must be submitted by the dissertation mentor; nominees must be SRCD members.
The SRCD Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards recognize emerging scholars whose doctoral dissertations demonstrate exceptional quality, originality, and impact in developmental science. Established in 2008 by the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), these awards celebrate significant contributions to the field and are presented at the SRCD Biennial Meeting. Recipients receive an honorarium and public recognition, reflecting SRCD’s commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in child and developmental science.