Div. 7 is the official developmental psychology section of the American Psychological Association (APA). It is comprised of psychological scientists and others from a variety of disciplines who study or work on human development. Membership in APA is not required.
Membership
Benefits
Membership in Div. 7 offers a wide variety of benefits for professionals and students interested in developmental psychology, including:

Nominate for and receive a variety of awards and grants recognizing important work in the area of developmental psychology. As a member, you are also eligible for dissertation and early career grants to fund your research.

The Div. 7 newsletter, Developmental Psychologist , is distributed twice a year, as well as other periodic notices and announcements relevant to the field.

Network with other developmental psychologists and individuals interested in development.
Div. 7 also offers opportunities to connect students and early career psychologists with mentors (PDF, 68KB) in their field.
Cost
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$6 for undergraduate and graduate student affiliates.
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$12 for members for the first year.
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$24 per year for members after the first year.
If you prefer to join by phone, please call the APA Division Services Office at (202) 336-6013.
Renewals
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If you are an APA member, you will renew your existing Div. 7 membership via your APA renewal statement.
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All non-APA members and affiliates will receive a separate renewal statement each fall for Div. 7 membership.
Additional Information Available
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Jessica Sutherland
Div. 7 Membership Chair
Department of Psychology
York University
Toronto, ON, Canada