What: The award is presented to an individual who has made substantial contributions to the understanding of intellectual or developmental disabilities as reflected in his or her published and presented works.
Who: The recipient must be a member of Division 33, must have received his or her doctoral degree no more than 10 years prior to the award decision, and cannot be more than two years post-tenure.
Why: This award is presented every other year during even years during the APA convention. Award winners will receive a $1,000 honorarium and give a talk during the convention.
How: Nominations for the Sparrow Award should include the following: a) a letter of nomination; b) complete vita; and c) two letters of recommendation. One of these letters must be from a Division 33 member and should address the contributions of the nominee relevant to intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nominations should be sent directly to Laura Lee McIntyre via email (llmcinty@uoregon.edu). Dr. McIntyre serves as chair of the Division Awards Committee.
When: Nominations can be made anytime, but must be received no later than March 15, 2018. Nominees will be notified of the award committee’s decision by on or about April 15, 2018.