Call for Nominations: 2021 Boyd McCandless Award
Sponsored by APA’s Division 7 (Developmental Psychology), 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 eight years of completion of the doctoral degrees are eligible, and for the 2022 award (to be judged in 2021), nominees should have received their degrees in 2013 or later. (Note that eligibility is typically within seven years of completion of the doctoral degree. For this year's award, eligibility has been extended to eight years in recognition of the ongoing pandemic.) In special circumstances 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, 2021.
Nominations should include:
- A letter of nomination.
- The nominee’s curriculum vitae.
- Up to four representative publications.
- Suggestions for three potential referees.
Please email nomination materials to the chairs of the selection committee:
Elizabeth Gunderson
liz.gunderson@temple.edu
Department of Psychology
Temple University
Jennifer Silvers
silvers@ucla.edu
Department of Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles