SRCD Senior Distinguished Contributions Awards
Forecasted
The SRCD Senior Distinguished Contributions Awards honor senior members for lifetime achievements that have advanced developmental science, research, and mentoring, as recognized by the Society for Research in Child Development.
Funder: Society for Research in Child Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2028 (Call for Nominations deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Honorific award; no monetary prize specified; formal recognition at SRCD Biennial Meeting.
Summary: Recognizes senior SRCD members with sustained, high-impact contributions to developmental science across research, policy, mentoring, diversity, and interdisciplinary domains.
Description
The SRCD Senior Distinguished Contributions Awards are presented biennially by the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) to honor senior members whose careers have demonstrated sustained, high-impact achievements in developmental science. Established in 1977, these prestigious awards recognize individuals who have significantly advanced knowledge of child development, influenced public policy and practice, deepened understanding of cultural and contextual diversity, strengthened mentoring in the field, and fostered interdisciplinary perspectives. Recipients are celebrated for lifetime achievements that have shaped the field and inspired generations of developmental scientists. Awards are presented at the SRCD Biennial Meeting.
