Dante Cicchetti, professor, Institute of Child Development, accepted the 2012 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, on Dec. 8. The research award is one of the most prestigious international awards given for exceptional achievements in research and practice in the field of child and youth development.
The Jacobs Foundation rewards scientific work of high social relevance to the personality development of children and young people. The research prize includes an award of more than $1 million.
See the foundation’s video presentation of Cicchetti’s research and videos on the work of the Jacobs foundation and the awards ceremony.
Read more about the award and Cicchetti’s research.