Call for Nominations: 2020 Boyd McCandless Award
The Boyd McCandless Award recognizes a young scientist who has made a distinguished theoretical contribution to developmental psychology, has conducted programmatic research of distinction, or has made a distinguished contribution to the dissemination of developmental science. The award is for continued efforts rather than a single outstanding work.
Eligibility:
Scientists who are within seven years of completing their doctoral degree are eligible. When the scientist has taken an extended leave of absence (e.g., for his/her own serious health condition, for the birth or care of his/her child, to care for an immediate family member who has a serious health condition, etc.), one extra year of eligibility may be granted. Any scientist wishing to be considered for an extra year of eligibility should submit a letter explaining the circumstances to the Chairs of the Award Committee, along with official documentation of the leave.
Application:
The annual deadline is March 15, 2020.
Nominations should include:
- A letter of nomination,
- The nominees curriculum vitae,
- Up to four representative publications, and
- Suggestions for potential referees
Please email nomination materials to the chairs of the selection committee:
Eva Telzer
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Haley Vlach
Department of Educational Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI 53706