Dissertation Grant Award
The Section on Child Maltreatment (Section 1 of Division 37, APA) announces its annual dissertation grant award for 2022. A $400 grant will be awarded to one successful graduate student applicant to assist with expenses in conducting dissertation research on the topic of child maltreatment. The award includes a one-year free membership in the Section on Child Maltreatment.
Applicants are requested to submit:
- a letter of interest, indicating how the applicant would use the award funds toward the completion of the dissertation research;
- a 100-word abstract; and
- a proposal the research to be conducted, not to exceed five double-spaced pages (inclusive of tables, references, etc.).
Karen Saywitz Early Career Award for Outstanding Research/Practice
The Section on Child Maltreatment (Section 1 of Division 37, APA) is seeking nominations for its 2022 Early Career Awards. The Section Awards Committee is accepting nominations in two categories (Outstanding Contributions to Research and Outstanding Contributions to Practice), with each category being judged separately. Nominees should be professionals within ten years of receiving their terminal degree. They need not be a member of the section. Self-nominations are welcome.
Nominations should include an electronic copy of the following:
- a cover letter that summarizes the nominee’s accomplishments to date and anticipated future contributions. This summary should describe the nominee’s major accomplishments related to the field of child maltreatment and how the nominee’s work has had an impact on the field;
- the nominee’s current curriculum vitae;
- a letter of support; and
- other relevant supporting material, as appropriate.
Mid-Career Award for Outstanding Work in Child Maltreatment
The Section on Child Maltreatment (Section 1 of Division 37, APA) is seeking nominations for its 2022 Mid-Career Awards. The Section Awards Committee is accepting nominations recognizing outstanding teaching, policy, research, or practice at mid-career. Nominees should be professionals within 11–20 years of receiving their terminal degree. They need not be a member of the section. Self-nominations are welcome.
Nominations should include an electronic copy of the following:
- a cover letter outlining the nominee’s accomplishments to date and impact on their field. This letter should describe the nominee’s major accomplishments related to the field of child maltreatment and how the nominee’s work has had an impact on the field;
- the nominee’s current curriculum vitae;
- one letter of support; and
- other relevant supporting material, as appropriate (e.g., no more than two articles authored by the nominee).
All applications will be reviewed by the Section Awards Committee. Please submit applications by April 15, 2022 to:
Stephanie Block, PhD
Past-president, Section on Child Maltreatment
The awards will be presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.