In an effort to promote further research in Adoption, a scholarship
and a recognition award will be given at the biennial
conference. A scholarship will be given to a current graduate
student who is conducting research on an adoption related topic and
a recognition award will be given to a recent doctoral graduate
(past 3 years) with a dissertation focusing on the same. An
award of $ will be granted to the selected research initiative and
the dissertation recipient will be invited to present at the
Adoption Initiative's annual meeting. For consideration
please
e-mail a 3 to 5
page summary of your planned work if you are a current student and
a 5 to 10 page summary of your dissertation if you are a
recent graduate.