[Commpsych] Fwd: Early Career Award Announcement - Peace Psychology

[Serdar M. Degirmencioglu]

2008 Peace Psychology Early Career Award
 
Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence (Division 48)
American Psychological Association
 
Purpose and Eligibility
 
The Early Career Award recognizes scholars in peace psychology who have made substantial contributions to the mission of the society, which is “the development of sustainable societies through the prevention of destructive conflict and violence, the amelioration of its consequences, the empowerment of individuals, and the building of cultures of peace and global community.”  Nominees should have made their contributions within six years of receiving a graduate degree and need not be members of Division 48.
 
Award
 
The recipient will receive $500 and recognition at the awards banquet at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.  Recipients are also invited to give an address at the convention.
 
Criteria for Selection
 
Scholarship (quantity and quality of publications) and activism (breadth and impact of teaching, training, fieldwork, policy work, etc.), are primary considerations.  Generally, the scholar/activist model is most desirable but in exceptional cases, the recipient may emphasize scholarship or activism.
 
How to Apply
 
Self-nominations are welcome.  In addition, senior scholars are encouraged to identify nominees who meet the criteria for the award.  The nominee should arrange to have the following submitted electronically:
 
1.  A cover letter outlining relevant accomplishments to date;
2.  Selected copies of most significant and relevant publications or other evidence of scholarship;
3.  A current curriculum vitae;
4.  Two letters of support.
 
Members of the Early Career Award Review Committee are Dan Christie, Kathleen Kostelny, Susan Opotow, and Sylvia Susnjic.  All files should be sent Dan Christie, Chair of the Peace Psychology Early Career Award Committee, at <christie.1 at osu.edu>.
 
 
Deadline
 
Applications must be received by 15 December 2008. 


      
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