Eligibility

• Must be child health researchers of any specialty or advanced degree, including PhD researchers.
• Must have displayed a sustained record of excellence as a clinical investigator.
• Does not have to be a member of the Society for Pediatric Research.

Nomination Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae of Nominee.
  • Include research activities.
• Detailed Letter of Nomination providing evidence of substantive research contributions in any of the following:
  • Effective utilization of healthcare services.
  • Identification of risk factors for adverse outcomes.
  • General epidemiologic health services studies.
  • Patient-oriented clinical studies that lead to improved healthcare delivery to the neonatal or broad pediatric populations.
• Three Letters of Support (other than Nominator).
  • Should substantiate the nominee’s research career achievements and/or evidence of mentorship.

Selection

• The Committee for the Douglas K. Richardson Award will be solely responsible for recipient selection.
• Members of the selection committee cannot nominate or support any nominations.
• The award will be presented to one individual annually at the PAS Meeting.
• Awards will only be chosen when there are eligible candidates.

Award

• Award recognition at the PAS Meeting.
• Economy-level travel expenses and hotel accommodations for 2 nights will be provided to attend the PAS Meeting.
• Complimentary registration to PAS Meeting will be provided.
• The awardee will receive an honorarium after the PAS Meeting.