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Student Award for Excellence in Research
The OADD RSIG Student Award for Excellence in Research is awarded annually to one student who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of developmental disabilities through an innovative and novel piece of research.
The award recipient will receive $150, a waiver of the OADD RSIG conference registration fees and have the opportunity to give an invited address (15 minute presentation) during the OADD Research Special Interest Group Research Day.
To download the awards nomination form click here
Eligibility
This award is open to part-time or full-time students who
- Are either currently or within the previous calendar year enrolled in a college or university from any discipline (e.g., Nursing, Education, Psychology, etc).
- Are an O.A.D.D. member in good standing. Students who are not members must become one when submitting the nomination and supporting materials. Please note that there is no charge for a general membership to O.A.D.D.
- Have produced a piece of research in any discipline that has relevance for individuals with developmental disabilities. This piece of research can include a major research paper, project, or thesis. The nominee must be recognized as the principal researcher and/or first author.
- Are able to give an invited address during the O.A.D.D. Research Special Interest Group Research Day.
Nomination Form and Supporting Materials
- Completed nomination form. Candidates for the award may be nominated by an individual that is a member of O.A.D.D. in good standing. Self-nominations are also welcome.
Each applicant must also submit:
- A letter of support (maximum 1 page) from a professional familiar with the nominee's research. This letter should indicate that this student was the principal investigator and include reasons why their research is deserving of this award (e.g., innovative, novel, sound research practice, etc.).
- A description of this piece of research (completed by nominee). This description must address the following:
- The purpose, research questions and/or hypotheses.
- A brief description of the participants and research design.
- A summary of the key research findings.
- The contribution and implications of this research for individuals with developmental disabilities in Ontario
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