Early Career Awards

David Shakow Early Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology

Award Criteria

This award recognizes a clinical psychologist who earned their doctorate within the past 7 years and has made significant contributions to both science and practice.

Eligibility Extension

Applicants who took a professional leave of absence for family or medical reasons may request one additional year of eligibility (up to 8 years post-doctorate). This must be noted in the cover letter.

Nomination Requirements in addition to the minimum requirements listed above:

• A one page personal statement of their contributions to the science of clinical psychology
• At least one letter of strong endorsement (no more than two) detailing the nominee’s contributions to the science of clinical psychology
• A copy of the nominee’s current curriculum vitae

Award Benefits

Recipients receive up to $500 in travel support to attend the APA Convention.

Theodore Blau Early Career Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Clinical Psychology (jointly with APF)

Description

This award honors a clinical psychologist for professional accomplishments that advance the practice of clinical psychology.

Criteria: Contributions may include:

• Promoting clinical practice through professional service
• Innovation in service delivery
• Novel application of applied research methods to practice
• Positive impact on health delivery systems
• Development of creative educational programs
• Other innovative activities advancing the profession

Eligibility

Nominees must be within 10 years of earning their doctoral degree. Applicants who took a professional leave for family or medical reasons may request an additional year of eligibility (up to 11 years post-doctorate), which must be noted in the cover letter.

Nomination Requirements

• Cover letter outlining the nominee’s contributions to target areas
• Abbreviated current CV
• Up to two supporting letters of recommendation

Award Benefits

Recipients receive $4,000.

Distinguished Early Career Award in Education and Training

Description

This award recognizes an early career psychologist who has made exemplary contributions to education and training in the field of clinical psychology.

Eligibility

Nominees must be within 10 years of earning their doctoral degree. Contributions can include research, service, practice, training, or any combination of these.

Nomination

• A copy of nominee’s current curriculum vitae
• At least one letter of strong endorsement (no more than two) detailing the nominee’s contributions to diversity within the field.

Samuel M. Turner Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Clinical Psychology

Award Criteria
This award recognizes an <>early career psychologist who has made exemplary contributions to diversity in the field of clinical psychology.

Eligibility
Nominees must be within 10 years of earning their doctoral degree. Contributions can include research, service, practice, training, or any combination of these.

Nomination:

• A one page personal statement of their contributions to diversity in one of the areas listed
• A copy of nominee’s current curriculum vitae
• At least one letter of strong endorsement (no more than two) detailing the nominee’s contributions to diversity within the field.