The Student Achievement Awards from the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology honor outstanding student research and clinical practice in clinical child and adolescent psychology.
Funder: Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Div 53)
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Submission deadline for Student Achievement Awards (annual, projected) | February 2027: Final receipt deadline for nominations and supporting materials (annual, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per awardee (reimbursement for research costs and training); annual recognition.
Summary: Annual awards recognizing outstanding research and clinical practice by student members in clinical child and adolescent psychology.
Key Information: SCCAP student membership (free for students) and U.S. domicile required.
The Student Achievement Awards, administered by the Student Development Committee of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP, APA Division 53), honor exceptional student accomplishments in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Two main awards are offered annually: the Student Achievement Award in Research and the Graduate Student Achievement Award in Clinical Practice. These awards celebrate significant contributions in research, clinical service, teaching, mentoring, and community engagement, with the aim of fostering excellence and supporting the next generation of professionals in the field.