Career Development Award

The nomination period for 2021 Is now open

• Individuals (any full-time student or trainee) who have already declared an interest in adolescent health and are pursuing educational opportunities to meet that objective who are currently enrolled in, or accepted for admission to, an educational or training institution.
• Individuals not currently in training or other educational program focused on adolescent health, but would use the award to become familiar with the field.
• Applicants from all relevant adolescent health disciplines may apply.
• International students are also encouraged to apply. 
• It is essential that the applicant conduct research during the 12-month award period (May 1-April 30) with a mentor or advisor in adolescent health. The mentor or advisor may be from any discipline, but s/he must have specialty training in adolescent health/development at the Master’s or doctorate level. 
• Adolescent health research includes any discipline of knowledge related to the health and well-being of adolescents. Examples include, but are not limited to, research in health services, basic science, clinical medicine, social and behavioral science, nutrition, and advocacy or the mass media.

• A letter of recommendation from the nominee’s mentor/advisor in adolescent health at applicant's institution. This letter should describe applicant's commitment to the health and well-being of adolescents and applicant's involvement in the research project.
• A letter nominating applicant for the award from a current SAHM member. This letter is only necessary if the mentor/advisor is NOT a SAHM member.
• A 3-5 page typed narrative that includes the following:
  • a. A description of applicant's commitment to the health and well-being of adolescents through past and current activities such as community service, mentoring, and coaching. 
  • b. A brief description of applicant's research project describing applicant's level of involvement in the design, execution, and analysis of the project. 
  • c. A discussion of how applicant believes the award will impact upon their career choice.