Fritz and Linn Kuder Early Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions

This Division 17 award honors early career psychologists for outstanding contributions to the science and practice of counseling psychology.

Sponsor: Division 17

Description

This award was established to honor early career achievement in scientific contributions to Counseling Psychology. The award was originally funded by National Career Assessment Services, Inc. as the Fritz and Linn Kuder Early Career Scientist/Practitioner Award; in 2015 separate scientific and professional awards were created, and are both funded by Division 17. The award and its associated monetary prize is voted annually by the division’s Executive Board at its mid-year meeting. Announcement of the award winner is made at the APA Annual Convention. For eligibility and other award info, please visit the SCP websiteopens in new window.

Last updated: November 2025Date created: 2015

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