Young Investigator Award
Eligibility Criteria
Scientists eligible for this award will have been working in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience for 7 years or less since their terminal degree. Caregiving leave or time spent in clinical training do not count toward the 7 year limit.
Kennedy Krieger is the world’s premier institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with care and research focused on pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system.
Nominations can be submitted via the button below or emailed to .
Application materials
- Nomination letter: The nomination letter should address how the nominee meets the criteria for excellence.
- Three papers: Include three papers that should be emphasized in the evaluation
- Nominee’s CV
Nominations are due by April 15, 2022
Previous Young Investigator Award Winners
Previous Winners
2020 Winner: Dylan Gee, Yale University
2019 Winner: Eva Telzer, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2018 Winner: Leah Somerville, Center for Brain Science, Harvard University
2017 Winner: Damien Fair, Oregon Health & Science University
Thank you to our sponsor Kennedy Kreiger Institute, this award is possible because of your generous support.
