Louise Kidder Early Career Award

Division 9 will award an early career researcher for contributions to the field of social issues.

Sponsor: Division 9 (Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues)

Description

The purpose of this program is to recognize social issues researchers who have made substantial contributions to the field early in their careers. The award is named for a living person — Louise Kidder — in honor of her own early career accomplishments and contributions to Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI).

The winner will receive $500 and a plaque.

Eligibility

Nominees should be investigators who have made substantial contributions to social issues research within ten years of receiving a graduate degree and who have demonstrated the potential to continue such contributions. Nominees need not be current SPSSI members. Applicants must be a scholar who is within ten years of obtaining their doctoral degree.

How to Apply

The application should include:

  • A cover letter outlining the nominee's accomplishments to date and anticipated future contributions.

  • The nominee's current curriculum vitae.

  • Three letters of support.

Online submissions are the preferred method. Please limit the number and size of files uploaded when applying online. Apply online nowopens in new window.

Last updated: June 2022Date created: 2008

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