Springer Early Career Achievement Award in Research on Adult Development and Aging

About this program

The APA Division 20 Springer Early Career Achievement Award honors a researcher whose early-career work has significantly advanced understanding of adult development and aging. Candidates must have earned a doctorate within seven years of applying, demonstrate scholarly publications, and be current Division 20 members or affiliates. Nominations are due April 15, 2027, and must include a senior scholar’s nomination letter, CV, at least three published or in-press papers, a statement of current and future work, and at least two additional support letters, including one from a Division 20 member.