The Society of Pediatric Psychology is pleased to announce the C. Eugene Walker Education Award, established in 2007 by Dr. Walker as a means of facilitating SPP trainees’ ability to attend professional meetings that will enhance their educational pursuits.  The award is available to any graduate student, intern, or postdoctoral fellow who is a member of the Society of Pediatric Psychology and enrolled in a training program involving substantial instruction in pediatric psychology. The award may be for the purpose of attending any educational function (convention, workshop, conference, etc) with preference given to attending meetings of the Society of Pediatric Psychology or the American Psychological Association.

One or more awards may be made up to $1000 each. To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Tonya Palermo at palermot@ohsu.edu by January 15: (1) a curriculum vitae (CV); and (2) a one or two-page cover letter detailing

a) the name and location of the conference or university sponsored educational function
b) a brief description of your planned activities (e.g., presenting a paper, etc.) and,
c) a statement confirming your membership status in Division 54 (Society of Pediatric Psychology).