Policy Engagement
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SRCD works for our members to advance science and social policies at the U.S. federal level, including in Congress and executive agencies. Our goal is to enable SRCD members to conduct research and create a healthy, diverse, and vibrant child development discipline.
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SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program
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The SRCD Policy Fellowship immerses postdoctoral child development experts over one to two years in a U.S. federal agency, state agency, or congressional placement where they work full time on child and family policy. Applications are closed and will reopen in Fall 2024.
Learn more about the Fellowship. Learn how to apply.
Science Advocacy Activities
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SRCD posts comments, submits responses to draft policies, signs-on to multi-organization letters, and shares updates regarding policies and practices impacting our scientific community's ability to fund, conduct, publish, and disseminate its research.
Policy Efforts in 2024
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SRCD works for our members to advance science and social policies at the U.S. federal level, including in Congress and executive agencies. Our goal is to enable SRCD members to conduct research and create a healthy, diverse, and vibrant child development discipline.
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Policy Highlights
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Policy Highlights
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Help SRCD Respond to Proposed New Head Start Rules
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2023 SRCD Federal Congressional Policy Fellow Spotlight: Kylie Garber, Ph.D.
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