The “O.A.D.D. RSIG Student Award for Excellence in Research” is awarded annually to one
student who has made an excellent contribution to the field of intellectual/developmental
disabilities through an innovative piece of research.
The award recipient will receive a waiver of the 2011 O.A.D.D. RSIG conference registration
fees and have the opportunity to give an invited address (20 minute presentation), or present a poster during the O.A.D.D. Research Special Interest Group Research Day. A monetary value of $150.00 will also be awarded to the student award recipient. Lastly, the award recipient will be warmly encouraged to submit their research to the Journal on Developmental Disabilities (JoDD) for publication. JoDD is the only academic journal published in Canada in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities and highlights Canadian trends and research.
This award is open to part-time or full-time students who:
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Are either currently or within the previous calendar year were enrolled in a college or university from any discipline (e.g., Nursing, Education, Psychology, Behavioural Science, ,etc.).
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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.
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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.
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Are able to give an invited address or poster presentation during the O.A.D.D. Research Special Interest Group Research Day.
Nomination Form and Supporting Materials
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:
1. The purpose, research questions and/or hypotheses.
2. A brief description of the participants and research design.
3. A summary of the key research findings.
4. The contribution and implications of this research for individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities in Ontario.
Nomination Form and Supporting Materials
