Gerontological Society of America Social Research, Policy, and Practice Awards
The Social Research, Policy and Practice Section offers two awards; the Carroll L. Estes Award for doctoral-level submissions, and the Elaine M. Brody Award for undergraduate or master's level submissions.
Elaine M. Brody Award
The Elaine M. Brody Award is conferred by the Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section to an undergraduate or a graduate student enrolled in a master’s level program (at the time the abstract is submitted) in recognition of excellence in research as reflected in an outstanding paper. The award, which carries a prize of $300, was established in 2009 and honors Elaine M. Brody a former SRPP section chair and a former GSA president. Her pioneering research in social gerontology focused on family caregiving and enhancing the well-being of older people.
Final Submission Deadline: Last Monday in September.
Requirements
Applicants must be a student member of the Social Research, Policy & Practice section.
Applicants must submit an abstract for the Annual Scientific Meeting.
The abstract must be accepted for the conference.
The student must present at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
Once accepted, the applicant must submit an article-length manuscript to compete for the award.
The manuscript must address a significant research, policy or practice topic and be research-based, conceptual or analytical, contribute to the body of knowledge.
The manuscript must be of publishable quality.
The manuscript must include sound methodology appropriate to the issues under investigation.
The manuscript must discuss practice and policy implications.
The manuscript must identify the institution with which the student is affiliated.
The manuscript must include a statement from a faculty mentor verifying that the work was done while the applicant was a student, and that it represents the student’s efforts.
Please submit your paper as an e-mail attachment to awards@geron.org.
Once your abstract has been accepted you will be contacted by the awards coordinator. At that time you will be prompted for any additional material or given any additional information.
Carroll L. Estes Award
The Carroll L. Estes Award is conferred by the Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section to a graduate student enrolled in a doctoral level program (at the time the abstract is submitted) in recognition of excellence in research as reflected in an outstanding paper. The award, which carries a prize of $500, was established in 2009 and honors Carroll L. Estes, a distinguished gerontological researcher, a tireless advocate for older persons, a former SRPP section chair, and a former GSA president.
Final Submission Deadline: Last Monday in September.
Requirements
Applicants must be a student member of the Social Research, Policy & Practice section.
Applicants must submit an abstract for the Annual Scientific Meeting.
The abstract must be accepted for the conference.
The student must present at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
Once accepted, the applicant must submit an article-length manuscript to compete for the award.
The manuscript must address a significant research, policy or practice topic and be research-based, conceptual or analytical, contribute to the body of knowledge.
The manuscript must be of publishable quality.
The manuscript must include sound methodology appropriate to the issues under investigation.
The manuscript must discuss practice and policy implications.
The manuscript must identify the institution with which the student is affiliated.
The manuscript must include a statement from a faculty mentor verifying that the work was done while the applicant was a student, and that it represents the student’s efforts.
Please submit your paper as an e-mail attachment to awards@geron.org.
Once your abstract has been accepted you will be contacted by the awards coordinator. At that time you will be prompted for any additional material or given any additional information.
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