DDD Research Award
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A new award category of the Division on Developmental Disabilities is theResearch Award. The Research Award is to be given annually to an individual, or group of individuals, in recognition of outstanding basic and/or applied research in the area of developmental disabilities. The criteria for selection are as follows:

  1. The research on which the nomination is made has been published within a peer-refereed journal during the 2 years prior to the year in which the award is being given. No “in press” articles will be considered.
  2. The article will be a primary research report (reflecting any research methodology), a meta analysis, or a research review. It may not be a theoretical paper, a position or issue statement, or a chapter.
  3. The article will have broad implications for practice that are likely to impact the field of developmental disabilities.

To nominate an individual or self-nominate for this award, submit the following materials to the chair of the DDD Awards Committee by January 15 of each year:

  1. Three clear copies of the photocopied article from the journal in which it appeared.
  2. Letter of nomination in which nominator provides an assessment of how the study extends the knowledge base in the field of developmental disabilities, how the research can lead to research-based practices, and/or how the research supports evidenced based practices in developmental disabilities. (The nomination letter is not to exceed three pages in length.)
  3. Complete name, title, address and email address, and telephone information for nominee(s).
  4. Complete name, title, address and email address, and telephone information for the person making the nomination.

A three-person subcommittee of the DDD Awards Committee will review all articles submitted to determine if the nomination is in accordance with the award guidelines. Then the subcommittee will screen the pool of articles submitted and create a short list. Evaluations of the selected articles will be solicited from appropriate scholars in the field. A summary of findings and recommendations will be transmitted to the DDD Awards Committee who will make the award decision.

Submit to: DDD Awards Committee Chairperson

 

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