This year, the Schubert Center launched a new Research and Academic Program Award (RAP) to support graduate students engaged in child- and youth-focused research. Funded by the Cora Unger Brisky Endowment Fund, this award advances the Center’s mission by fostering academic inquiry that bridges research, practice, and policy. RAP funds graduate students to deepen their child-focused research, engage with community partners, and share their work through academic or public forums. By supporting graduate-level scholars, the Schubert Center continues to invest in the next generation of leaders committed to improving the well-being of children and adolescents.
We are now accepting applications until November 1, 2026, for Fall, and March 1, 2027, for Spring applications.
Note: Students must have received the notice of “acceptance of presentation” by the respective deadlines to qualify.
Please apply using this link
RECIPIENTS
2025-2026
| Name | Graduate Program | Department |
| John Whesu | PhD | Sociology |
| Hind Al Sabti | PhD | Nursing |
2024-2025
| Name | Graduate Program | Department |
| Anuoluwapo Ajibade | PhD | Anthropology |
| Nikita Das | MD Candidate | School of Medicine |
| Rachel Gordon | Clinical Psychology PhD | Psychological Sciences |
| Carly Lubowe | DCAS PhD | Psychological Sciences |
| Rachel McClaine | Clinical Psychology PhD | Psychological Sciences |
| Hanna Suh | MD Candidate | School of Medicine - Pediatrics |
| Madison Surmacz | Clinical Psychology PhD | Psychological Sciences |