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As reconciliation bill returns to House of Representatives, the evidence is clear - reducing health & social services harms children & their families. SRCD sent Congress a letter summarizing the research & urging them to protect key programs supporting children’s development. Read: bit.ly/4khZjib
Wishing you warmth and joy this festive season! Happy Holidays from all of us at SRCD!
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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. https://bit.ly/3QuguQq
December 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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. https://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: https://bit.ly/4aSfl0A
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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: https://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. https://bit.ly/4iTWAMf
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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. https://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: https://bit.ly/3QuguQq
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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: https://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: https://bit.ly/49pHk7a
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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: https://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? https://bit.ly/4pB1mka
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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? https://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? https://bit.ly/4pB1mka
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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? https://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? https://bit.ly/4pB1mka
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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? https://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 https://bit.ly/4pB1mka
December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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 https://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:
https://bit.ly/49pHk7a
https://bit.ly/49pHk7a
December 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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:
https://bit.ly/49pHk7a
https://bit.ly/49pHk7a
Wishing you a season of abundance and joy. Happy Thanksgiving from us SRCD! We appreciate your trust and support.
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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 https://bit.ly/49yv8kI !
Read more here https://bit.ly/49yv8kI !
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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 https://bit.ly/49yv8kI !
Read more here https://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 https://www.srcd.org/donate
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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 https://www.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 https://bit.ly/4oUgUiN
Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://bit.ly/4oUgUiN
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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 https://bit.ly/4oUgUiN
Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://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 https://bit.ly/489ddhX
Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://bit.ly/489ddhX
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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 https://bit.ly/489ddhX
Read more of this insightful Q&A at https://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: https://bit.ly/445wznh
Read more here: https://bit.ly/445wznh
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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: https://bit.ly/445wznh
Read more here: https://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: https://bit.ly/49pHk7a
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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: https://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 https://bit.ly/487Fjub.
November 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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 https://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! https://bit.ly/4nZ9PvW
November 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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! https://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: https://bit.ly/47EB7mB
November 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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: https://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: https://bit.ly/3JZqGkv
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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: https://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. https://bit.ly/3LVaHEy
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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. https://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: https://bit.ly/3WD7vjm
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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: https://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 https://bit.ly/4hM7q6k
Application Deadline: January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Learn more https://bit.ly/4hM7q6k
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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 https://bit.ly/4hM7q6k
Application Deadline: January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Learn more https://bit.ly/4hM7q6k