Research Award – Early Career

The APA Research Award recognizes the contribution of a junior investigator in advancing pediatric knowledge through excellence in research.  Research excellence is characterized by originality, creativity, and methodological soundness.  Through his/her/their research, the investigator has epitomized the mission of the APA and contributed significantly to the general health of children in such areas as understanding mechanisms of health and disease, methods of education, and innovative ways of providing children’s services, especially in the setting of vulnerable populations.  The award recipient will be celebrated to and outside APA membership, thus being held as a role model to young investigators and demonstrating to all the important mission of the APA.

Eligibility

APA members from all professions and specialties are eligible for this award, and members from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Early Career is within 7 years since completion of training.

Criteria

Early Career Faculty should have the potential and trajectory to become the next senior researcher as demonstrated through many, if not all, of the following:

• Active and successful engagement with mentors and collaborative research team
• Research that contributes to improving the lives of vulnerable children

Ideally award recipients shall have

• An active APA presence with continued collaboration,
• Sustained membership,
• Service to the APA as a grant reviewer and mentor, and/or
• A prior or current role within the Board or
• A prior role in one of the research networks or other core programs.