Prof Nirmala Rao, Serena H.C. Yang Professor in Early Childhood Development and Education, and Chair Professor of Child Development and Education, awarded the SRCD 2025 Award: Distinguished Contributions to Advancing Research on Child Development in the Majority World Award.
For her methodologically rigorous, large-scale studies that have significantly advanced research on child development in Asia and the Pacific, generating robust evidence and leading to tangible improvements in equity-focused early childhood policy.
For her work developing, refining, and applying innovative tools that have provided valuable insights into children’s developmental trajectories across diverse early learning environments.
For her work forging impactful collaborations with influential partners to disseminate findings and promote investment, ultimately improving the lives of underprivileged children in the Majority World.
