2023 Student Grants Announcement

We are excited to provide updates for the upcoming cycle of research awards and grants for student members of the Society of Pediatric Psychology! Below are the award descriptions for the 2023 fall cycle. All submissions are due by midnight (PT) on October 15, 2023. Additional information is on the SPP website (https://pedpsych.org/awards_and_grants/). Please contact Dr. Megan Cohen, Member-at-Large for Student/Trainee Development with any questions at megan.cohen@nemours.org.

Below are announcements for four SPP sponsored grants to support future or on-going research: 

The Marion and Donald Routh Student Research Grant

The Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54, has established this annual research scholar grant program for current student members of SPP in full-time psychology graduate programs (i.e. graduate students or interns) conducting research under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Research proposals should address areas consistent with the field of pediatric psychology. Funding is available up to $5000. Up to $500 of the award may be allocated in the budget to support conference attendance. One winner will be selected. A second-place award of up to $1,000 will provided to the runner-up to support their proposed study.

Please see the SPP website for complete eligibility criteria and information on how to apply for this grant at http://www.societyofpediatricpsychology.org/awards_and_grants.

Mary Jo Kupst Trainee Grant for Research in Resilience

This award was initiated to honor Mary Jo Kupst, PhD’s career contributions. This grant is designed to help facilitate trainee research that will provide a novel contribution and advance the field of pediatric psychology specifically in the areas of resilience and/or family functioning. A yearly award of up to $1,000 is available to any graduate student, intern, or postdoctoral fellow who is a member of the Society of Pediatric Psychology.

Please see the SPP website for complete eligibility criteria and information on how to apply for this grant at http://www.societyofpediatricpsychology.org/awards_and_grants.

Lizette Peterson-Homer Injury Prevention Grant

This grant is open to students and faculty to support clinical research related to the prevention of injuries in children and adolescents. Funding is available up to $5,000 and is sponsored jointly by APA Division 54 and the American Psychological Foundation (APF).

Due to the joint-sponsorship, the application process is conducted through APF. Please see the website for details (https://apf.apa.org/funding/division-54-peterson-homer-grant/).

Drotar-Crawford Postdoctoral Fellowship Research Grant in Pediatric Psychology

This grant is made possible by a generous donation from Peggy Crawford, PhD and Dennis (“Denny”) Drotar, PhD.  The award is open to postdoctoral fellows who are current members of the Society of Pediatric Psychology to support research related to pediatric psychology under the guidance of a mentor. Funding is available up to $10,000 (for up to 2 years). Up to $1000 of the award may be allocated for travel related to research training, collaborations, or for presentation of research findings. Funds are not provided for indirect costs, stipends of the fellow, or costs associated with manuscript preparation.

Please see the SPP website for complete eligibility criteria and information on how to apply for this grant at http://www.societyofpediatricpsychology.org/awards_and_grants.