Society for Research in Child Development
SRCD advances the developmental sciences and promotes the use of developmental research to improve human lives. #ChildDevelopment Tweets/RT≠endorsement
- SRCD wants to spotlight the SRCD Black Caucus and their Members. To learn more about Channing J. Mathews and her work visit our SRCD Member spotlight webpage here: srcd.org/news/member-spotlig…
- Academic freedom is the foundation for strong science and evidence-based policy. Join SRCD for a webinar exploring the current landscape on academic freedom and what it means for the future of science. Register here: bit.ly/4tpFefh
- We’re excited to launch three new complimentary professional development courses for authors, reviewers, and editors, created with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Start learning today: srcd.org/resources/courses #SRCD #RepresentativeDevelopmentalScience #RWJF
- SRCD celebrates the voices that have shaped our history and continue to impact our future. Happy Black History Month! srcd.org/blackcaucus/home
- With the federal funding deadline approaching on Jan. 30th, a federal government shutdown could disrupt programs that support children, families, & federal research. Find out what you should do if you have a federal research grant & how SRCD advocates on behalf of our members: bit.ly/4ru2qat
- We’re excited to share that SRCD has received a new grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation! This support will help expand peer reviewer training and build linguistically trained review capacity—furthering SRCD’s commitment to a more equitable scientific community. bit.ly/3McQpaa
- With recent reports on immigration enforcement, SRCD has shared research with federal lawmakers showing how raids traumatize children, families, and communities. The science is clear: family separation and detention cause lasting harm. Read here: bit.ly/4q4rbJc
- January is #NationalMentoringMonth, and at SRCD we are proud to celebrate the power of mentorship in shaping the future of developmental science. The Horowitz Early Career Scholars Program provides educational and professional development for scholars underrepresented. bit.ly/4bl65Tc
- Join SRCD for a special webinar honoring Dr. Frances Degen Horowitz. We’ll celebrate her lifelong commitment to educational access and introduce the Frances Degen Horowitz Early Career Scholars Fund, supporting the scholarship of tomorrow’s leaders. bit.ly/4qy88YD
- SRCD announces Kent Mitchell as the Director for Policy! His leadership will strengthen advocacy and policy programs that improve outcomes for children and families. Full story: bit.ly/49hx6W2 #SRCD #PolicyLeadership #ChildDevelopment
- Last call! Applications for SRCD’s U.S. Policy Fellowship program close TODAY! Explore a career in child and family policy while receiving financial and professional development support. Apply before it’s too late. Deadline to apply is January 6th, 2026, 11:59pm E.T. bit.ly/3QuguQq
- Last call! Applications for SRCD’s U.S. Policy Fellowship program close THIS TUESDAY! Explore a career in child and family policy while receiving financial and professional development support. Apply before it’s too late. Deadline to apply is January 6th, 2026, 11:59pm E.T. bit.ly/3QuguQq
- Wishing you warmth and joy this festive season! Happy Holidays from all of us at SRCD!
- Two Weeks Left! SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship applications close soon! Don't miss your chance to join the 2026-2027 cohort and help advance evidence-based policymaking. Deadline to apply is January 6th, 2026, 11:59pm E.T. bit.ly/3QuguQq
- Applications for the 2025 Victoria S. Levin Award (up to $25,000) are due January 9th, 2026 by 11:59 p.m EDT. View eligibility and submission requirements here: bit.ly/4aSfl0A
- SRCD’s Social Policy Report has been renamed Child Policy Nexus (CPN), reflecting the publication's focus on providing comprehensive, non-partisan reviews for policymakers. CPN will continue publishing 3-4 times per year & welcomes topic proposals year-round. bit.ly/4iTWAMf
- Interested in advancing developmental science in Congress? There’s still time to apply for SRCD’s Congressional Placement! Fellows spend a year on Capitol Hill, using their expertise to assess legislation, advise on policy, and draft bills. Learn more today: bit.ly/3QuguQq
- The call for submissions deadline is tomorrow, Dec. 11th, 2025! Submissions may focus on identity development, health & wellbeing, education, families, policy, civic participation w/ an emphasis on intersectionality, innovation, & actionable science. Apply here: bit.ly/49pHk7a
- Donate to support SRCD Events! By contributing to this fund, it helps SRCD provide meaningful spaces and opportunities for our members to come together for child development research. This #GivingTuesday, your donations will help continue this important work. Will you join us? bit.ly/4pB1mka
- Caucuses of SRCD support the goal of integrating diversity in the broader Society. Donate directly to one of SRCD's Caucuses to help support their missions. This #GivingTuesday, your donations will help us support and continue this important work. Will you join us? bit.ly/4pB1mka
- SRCD is dedicated to advancing developmental science and promoting its use to improve human lives. Donate to support the Dr. Frances Degen Horowitz Early Career Scholars Fund. This #GivingTuesday, your donation will help support and continue important work. Will you join us? bit.ly/4pB1mka
- This #GivingTuesday, your donations will help us support our early career programs and awards and expand professional advancement at all levels. Your donation of any amount helps us continue this important work. Will you join us? #GivingTuesday #SRCD #2025 bit.ly/4pB1mka
- The call for submissions deadline is Dec. 11th, 2025! Submissions may focus on identity development, health & wellbeing, education, families, policy, civic participation w/ an emphasis on intersectionality, innovation, & actionable science. Apply here: bit.ly/49pHk7a
- Wishing you a season of abundance and joy. Happy Thanksgiving from us SRCD! We appreciate your trust and support.
- Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Indigenous Caucus member) Jessica Saniguq Ullrich! Dr. Ullrich is an Assistant Professor at IREACH. Her family is originally from Kiŋigin – Native Village of Wales, and she is a Tribal Citizen of Nome Eskimo Community. Read more here bit.ly/49yv8kI !
- This #GivingTuesday, your donations will help us support our early career programs and awards and expand professional advancement at all levels. Your donation of any amount helps us continue this important work. Will you join us? #GivingTuesday #SRCD #2025 srcd.org/donate
- Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Indigenous Caucus member) Michelle Sarche! Michelle Sarche, PhD, is a professor and project lead at the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska. Read more of this insightful Q&A at bit.ly/4oUgUiN
- Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Indigenous Caucus member) Alexis Merculief! Dr. Alexis Merculief is an Assistant Professor of Child Behavioral Health at the Ballmer Institute on University of Oregon's Portland campus. Read more of this insightful Q&A at bit.ly/489ddhX
- Meet #SRCD member (and SRCD Indigenous Caucus member) Meenakshi Richardson, PhD, MS, MPH (Haliwa- Saponi)! She has worked alongside diverse Indigenous communities, government entities, and community-based organizations to provide health and human services! Read more here: bit.ly/445wznh
- The call for submissions deadline has been updated to Dec. 11th, 2025! Submissions may focus on identity development, health & wellbeing, education, families, policy, civic participation w/ an emphasis on intersectionality, innovation, & actionable science. Apply here: bit.ly/49pHk7a
- SRCD is offering Small Grants of up to $7,500 for #research projects conducted by SRCD early #career members who completed their doctoral degree no earlier than January 1, 2021. The submission deadline is Jan. 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Apply at bit.ly/487Fjub.
- Join us TOMORROW, Nov. 18th from 1-2 PM ET, for a free webinar: Tips and Tricks for Applying to the SRCD Policy Fellowship. You'll learn more about securing a state placement, exploring the Congressional placement, and preparing a successful application! Register Today! bit.ly/4nZ9PvW
- After a six-week shutdown, the government has reopened. Science agencies are funded only through January 2026. SRCD is monitoring developments, advocating for stable research funding, and highlighting programs that benefit children & families. Read more: bit.ly/47EB7mB
- A new study in #ChildDevelopment Journal discusses how kids learn when to use capital letters. Learn more from Ms. Emilia Hawkey, Dr. Matthew A. Palmer and Dr. Nenagh Kemp from the University of Tasmania in Australia: bit.ly/3JZqGkv
- We are pleased to extend the submission deadline! The announcement only recently reached several international partner organizations; we are grateful for the flexibility of the review panels. Submission Deadline UPDATE: Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. bit.ly/3LVaHEy
- Following @SCOTUS ruling on gender identity in U.S. passports, SRCD reaffirms its commitment to evidence that supports the well-being of transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Research shows affirming care improves youth mental health. Learn more: bit.ly/3WD7vjm
- Did you know that an SRCD policy fellow whose placement is in Washington D.C. with 0 years of post-grad work experience earns around $101,401 stipend? Be financially supported to grow your career. Apply today. Application Deadline: January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Learn more bit.ly/4hM7q6k
- Children and families thrive when they have access to food and healthcare. The evidence is clear: food and healthcare support programs boost children’s health, learning, and lifelong outcomes. Learn more from SRCD’s Child Policy Brief: bit.ly/3WD7vjm #SNAP#ACA#Healthcare
- 1️⃣ Formal suspensions are down. 2️⃣ But informal exclusions persist. 3️⃣ Learn how policymakers, educators, and researchers can better understand and address these patterns in the latest Social Policy Report. srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/23793988/2025/3…
- The call for submissions deadline has been extended to Nov. 13th, 2025! Formats include symposia, posters, papers, policy/practice sessions & roundtables. Apply here: bit.ly/49pHk7a
- Applications are OPEN for the 2026-2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship Program. Receive a highly competitive stipend while immersing yourself in a state agency or Congress. Share and help spread the word! Applications due January 6, 2026 at 11:50 pm ET. Learn more and apply here bit.ly/4pUANY5
- Call for submissions now open! Submissions may focus on identity development, health & wellbeing, education, families, policy, civic participation w/ an emphasis on intersectionality, innovation, & actionable science. Formats include symposia, posters, papers, policy/practice sessions & roundtables.
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- Meet our Science team! Zoe, Roman, and Carly work hard behind the scenes to maintain relationships between SRCD Members and Staff! Learn more about them here: srcd.org/about-us/who-we-are…
- We invite you to join us for the 2025 Diverse Majority Society Lecture Series (DLS) on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST. Register here: bit.ly/4nnR8BY Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST Cost: No Cost
- Did you know that an SRCD policy fellow whose placement is in Washington D.C. with 0 years of post-grad work experience earns around $101,401 stipend? Be financially supported to grow your career. Apply starting 10/27: bit.ly/48JowzB!
- SRCD is now accepting submissions for its 8th annual Small Grants Program for Early Scholars. Grants of up to $7,500 are available on a competitive basis for research projects conducted by SRCD early career members. The submission deadline is January 19, 2026. Learn more here: bit.ly/3JxBcg8
- Applications for the 2026–2027 SRCD U.S. Policy Fellowship are coming soon! Join our webinar on November 18, 1–2 PM ET, to learn how to find placements, strengthen your application, and hear advice from SRCD staff and alumni. Register today! bit.ly/4h3d6J1
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- To learn more about the LEARN Mentorship program, please visit: www.srcd.org/news/learn-m....
