Award Announcements and Call for Nominations

DIVERSITY IN CHILD MALTREATMENT STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD 

The Section on Child Maltreatment (Section 1 of Division 37, APA) announces its diversity in child maltreatment student research award. A $250 grant will be awarded to one successful student applicant (undergraduate or graduate) to assist with expenses in conducting research on the topic of underrepresented populations, social justice, and/or anti-racism related to child maltreatment. Section membership is preferred or encouraged but not required for applicants. If you are not a member and would like to join the Section, apply here – first-year Section membership is free for students! 

Applicants are requested to submit:

1. A letter of interest (max 500 words), including the title of the project, the feasibility of the project, anticipated expenses, and a budget outlining how award funds would be used toward the completion of the research;
2.  A 100-word abstract briefly summarizing the proposed research; and
3. A proposal of the research to be conducted or research in-progress, not to exceed five double-spaced pages (inclusive of tables, references, etc.), and its relevance to the mission of Division 37's Section on Child Maltreatment; and
4. A resume/CV of the applicant.

SECTION ON CHILD MALTREATMENT INCLUSIVE ACCESS TO GRADUATE SCHOOL AWARD 

The Section on Child Maltreatment (Section 1 of Division 37, APA) announces the inclusive access to graduate school award. The purpose of this award is to financially support students who identify with historically underrepresented groups in continuing their education in a graduate school program where they will study child maltreatment. Underrepresented groups include, but not are limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, low income students, LGBTQIA individuals, and students with disabilities. A $250 grant will be awarded to one successful student applicant to assist with expenses of applying to graduate schools (e.g., application fees) in a graduate program to study child maltreatment. Section membership is preferred or encouraged but not required for applicants. If you are not a member and would like to join the Section, apply here – first-year Section membership is free for students!

Applicants are requested to submit:

1. A letter of interest (max 500 words) describing their intention to pursue a graduate degree where they will study child maltreatment in one of various fields including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, law, human development and family science, public health, or a related field. In the letter of interest, applicants should also explain how this award will support their ability to apply for graduate programs and their underrepresented identity.
2. A resume/CV of the applicant.

DISSERTATION GRANT AWARD

The Section on Child Maltreatment (Section 1 of Division 37, APA) announces its annual dissertation grant award. A $500 grant will be awarded to one successful graduate student applicant to assist with expenses in conducting dissertation research on the topic of child maltreatment. Applicants need not be current members of the Section. The award includes a one-year free membership in the Section on Child Maltreatment.

Applicants are requested to submit:

1. A letter of interest, including the title of the project, the feasibility of the project, anticipated expenses, and a budget outlining how award funds would be used toward the completion of the dissertation research;
2. A 100-word abstract briefly summarizing the proposed research; and
3. A proposal the research to be conducted, not to exceed five double-spaced pages (inclusive of tables, references, etc.), and its relevance to the mission of Division 37's Section on Child Maltreatment; and
4. A resume/CV of the applicant.

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 Early Career Awards. The Section Awards Committee is accepting nominations in two categories (Outstanding Contributions to Research, or 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:

1. A cover letter summarizing 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;
2. The nominee’s current curriculum vitae;
3. A letter of support; and
4. Other relevant supporting material, as appropriate.

OUTSTANDING TEACHING, TRAINING, AND MENTORING IN THE FIELD OF CHILD MALTREATMENT

Division 37’s Section on Child Maltreatment offers an award for Outstanding Teaching, Training, and Mentoring in the Field of Child Maltreatment to recognize teaching, training, and mentoring excellence in various contexts including the classroom, research mentorship, mentorship in clinical practice, and training within multidisciplinary sectors.

Nominees should be persons who have made substantial contributions to student teaching, training, or mentorship in the field of child maltreatment.



To be eligible for the Outstanding Teaching, Training, and Mentoring Award an individual must hold a Doctoral Degree and must be or have been teaching, training, and/or mentoring individuals in the field of child maltreatment. 

The award includes one year of free membership in the Section on Child Maltreatment and a plaque conferred at the APA conference. Nominating others and self-nominations are encouraged.

Applicants are requested to submit:

1. A nomination statement (no more than 2 pages) detailing the nominee’s teaching, training, or mentoring accomplishments as they relate to the field of child maltreatment 
2. A curriculum vitae
3. One recommendation letter from current or former students or from peer reviewers
4. Optional: Other relevant documentation, which may include course evaluations, student/trainee accomplishments, mentoring evidence, teaching, training, or mentoring-related scholarship, course/curricula development or methods (no more than 5 pages)

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 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:

1. 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;
2. The nominee’s current curriculum vitae;
3. One letter of support; and
4. 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. The deadline has been EXTENDED to April 21, 2025. Please submit applications to:



Margaret Stevenson, Ph.D.

Past-President, Section on Child Maltreatment

stevensonm@kenyon.edu

The awards will be presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.