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Early Career Researcher Award - Nomination Form

This award is designed to honor the contributions of early career researchers (i.e., active in the field for less than 10 years after receiving their PhD or EdD). Recipients will be evaluated on the extent to which they meet the following criteria:

  1. Demonstrate a clearly defined research agenda focused on the inclusion of people with significant support needs in the community (e.g., education, employment, community participation, family systems, higher education).
  1. Demonstrate a research agenda that has potential to impact practice, policy, and/or future research about inclusion of people with significant support needs.
  1. Demonstrate a strong publication record (i.e., accepted, in press, online first or assigned an issue) in last three years. Last  three years includes the year of the conference. For example, the 2022 Conference would evaluate number of publications from 2020-2022
  1. Demonstrate a strong record of incorporating the TASH mission into courses they teach.
  1. Demonstrate a strong record of providing virtual or in-person professional development (e.g., teacher in-service, webinars, conference presentation) that supports the advancement of the TASH mission.
  1. Presented (poster or break-out session) at a TASH Conference within the last five years
  1. Served on at least one TASH committee (e.g., research and publications) or community of practice (e.g., inclusive education) within the last five years.

To nominate an individual for this award, please complete the form below.

Please review the entire nomination form below before you start filling it out. We recommend gathering the content offline prior to submitting it as incomplete forms cannot be saved. Self-nominations are accepted. If you would like to self-nominate, please fill out both "Nominator" and "Nominee" with the same information. TASH only accepts complete nomination forms. No exceptions. If you have questions about your submission, please contact DeVonne Parks at dparks@tash.org. The deadline for award submissions is Monday, August 5, 2024.
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Complete the following three steps:
Attach a current CV that speaks to the nominee's (a) successful participation in a terminal degree program (e.g., Ph.D.; Ed.D.; J. D.) including major, minor, degree, and anticipated date of completion; (b) employment in related areas, including dates, duties, name of supervisor; and (c) research and publications.
Submit an essay that highlights how the nominee's work (a) aligns with the TASH mission, (b) how their research agenda supports inclusive practices, and (c) how their research has the potential to impact change in equity, inclusion, and full participation for individuals with significant disabilities. This narrative may be completed by the nominator or the nominee. (750 words)
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Please provide the name and contact of three (3) individuals who can serve as references for the Early Career Researcher Award nominee. The three references will be contacted by the ECRN award selection committee to fill out a brief Likert scale survey on the nominee.
By clicking submit, I certify that all information provided as part of this award nomination is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.