SRCD Latinx Caucus Award Types
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Types of SRCD Latinx Caucus Awards
The Latinx Caucus will give three types of awards at the Biennial meeting. These awards are meant to honor work that exemplifies the mission of the Latinx Caucus, which is to promote conceptually, and methodologically rigorous research conducted with Latinx children, youth, and families that represents their (1) diversity, (2) normative development, and (3) inherent strengths (cultural, linguistic, etc.).
Dissertation Awards
The Dissertation Awards will honor two dissertations that were completed within two years prior to the target SRCD Biennial conference. If contacted, the award subcommittee will ask the nominee to send a letter of recommendation by the dissertation committee (i.e., chair) detailing why/how the project exemplifies the mission of the Latinx Caucus. Each candidate must also submit: a short 2-page, single-spaced summary of the dissertation and be an active member of the Latinx Caucus. There is a $500 honorarium associated with this award. ($500 honorarium for each of the two awardees).
Early Career Award
The Early Career Award will honor two active Latinx Caucus members who obtained a PhD within the past 10 years of the target SRCD Biennial conference, one tenure-track and another non-tenure track. If contacted, the award subcommittee will ask the nominee to send a recommendation letter that details why the candidate’s work exemplifies the mission of the Latinx Caucus. In addition, the candidate should submit: an updated CV and two papers that serve as the foundation for the nomination. There is a $1000 honorarium associated with this award.
Mid-Career Award
The Mid-Career Award will honor two active Latinx Caucus members who are between 11 to 20 years beyond earning their PhD, one tenure-track and another non-tenure track. If contacted, the award subcommittee will ask the nominee to send a recommendation letter that details why the candidate’s work exemplifies the mission of the Latinx Caucus. There is a $1000 honorarium associated with this award.