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2021 Young Scholars Program Call for Proposals
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YSP supports scholarship for early career researchers. The program funds implementation research that is policy- and practice-relevant, and that examines the preparation, competency, compensation, well-being, and ongoing professional learning of the early care and education (ECE) workforce. Research awards are up to $225,000 for primary research and up to $180,000 for secondary data analysis.
LOI Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 8PM EST (7PM CST / 6PM MST / 5PM PST).
Research Focus
All proposed research must have primary questions that are relevant to the ECE workforce. All proposed research questions must support scientific inquiry into the implementation of specific ECE programs, policies, or practices. Implementation research provides the opportunity to engage in meaningful exploration of what works (or not), for whom, and under what conditions. Finally, all supported research must have a clear connection to policies and practices that have the potential to result in a positive impact on the ECE workforce and on the young children in YSP’s priority populations.
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Who Should Apply?
YSP is an open competition; applicants need not be nominated to apply. The Foundation regards diversity as an asset for building a strong and productive society and is committed to diversity and equity in scholarship and through our grantees. To increase the diversity of research perspectives, the Foundation encourages applications from:
- Scholars who are from underrepresented groups that have historically experienced economic instability and social exclusion, including, but not limited to: researchers of color, first-generation college graduates, culturally and linguistically diverse scholars, and researchers from low-income communities
- Scholars who represent a variety of disciplines and methodological approaches
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Questions?
Please send all questions about the application process or online system to [email protected].
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Young Scholars Program Spotlight:
Dr. R. Gabriela Barajas-Gonzalez
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Dr. R. Gabriela Barajas-Gonzalez began pursuing research on the impact of immigration-related stressors on the early care and education workforce and the children they work with through the Young Scholars Program (YSP) as a member of the 2018 cohort. Barajas-Gonzalez is currently analyzing quantitative and qualitative data from her YSP mixed-method study.
In this YSP Spotlight, Barajas-Gonzalez shares how her experience as a Young Scholar has influenced her research and career thus far.
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Our COVID-19 Response
for the Young Scholars Program
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Given the potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on prospective young scholars, we are sharing how the Foundation is being responsive during the current 2021 Young Scholars Program application. Initially, the Foundation extended the YSP deadlines for both the Letter of Intent (LOI) and the Full Application stages to provide additional time for applicants to work on their submissions.
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Our 2020 YSP awardees join a growing network of scholars whose policy- and practice-relevant research focuses on strengthening the early care and education workforce and improving children’s well-being.
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ABOUT US Research, policy and practice—we connect these pieces to help build early childhood systems that enable children to reach their full potential. Founded in 1900, the Foundation for Child Development identifies needs, fills gaps and integrates knowledge for successful implementation and continuous improvement. Learn more about our focus areas and download resources by clicking these links.
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