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Early Career Research Award

Given to someone who is beginning their career and showing promise as a researcher. Individuals who finished their doctoral work less than 6 years ago are eligible. DADD membership not required, but preference may be given to DADD members.

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Deadline:
September 30, 2025
Award type:
Presented by:
Contact
Melissa Savage

Award Details:

Given to someone who is beginning their career and showing promise as a researcher. Individuals who finished their doctoral work less than 6 years ago are eligible. DADD membership not required, but preference may be given to DADD members.

Individuals who finished their doctoral work less than 6 years ago are eligible. These nominees must be contributing to research related to students with autism, intellectual disability, and other developmental disabilities in a significant way.

Nominate at https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cO7StgwJyzqNMBo

  • Members and non-members can nominate
  • While not mandatory (except for Burton Blatt which requires at least two nominations), we highly encourage multiple nominations for each nominee
  • All nominations due by 11:59pm Eastern time on September 30
  • Award winners will be notified by the end of October and awards will be formally presented at the DADD conference in January
Last Updated:  20 August, 2025

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