Carroll L. Estes Rising Star Award

Descriptions

Opportunity link:

Carroll L. Estes Rising Star Award

Opportunity type:

Prize/Award

Sponsor:

The Gerontological Society of America

Award amount and duration:

$300

Eligibility

Type:
Faculty
  • Nominee must be a member of the SRPP section for at least two years.
  • Nominee must have a graduate degree and must be within five years of receiving that degree.

Summary

The Carroll L. Estes Rising Star Award is conferred by the Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section to a member of the section in acknowledgment of outstanding early career contributions in social research, policy, and practice.

The award 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.

The recipient receives $300, a framed certificate, and is recognized at the Social Research, Policy, and Practice Recognition and Networking Event at the Annual Scientific Meeting.

Deadlines

Application deadlines

Program application deadline

Date:
March 31, 2024 - 11:59 PM

Additional Information

Required Nomination Packet Materials:

A single nomination letter signed by at least three (3) supporters that includes the following:

  • The contribution of this nominee to research, policy, and/or practice.
  • A current Curriculum Vitae.
  • A digital copy of at least one, and not more than five, relevant research, policy and/or practice publication(s).

Contact Details

Email:
researchawards@ucalgary.ca

Keywords

Carroll L. Estes SRPP Rising Star Award
The Gerontological Society of America
Social Work
Policy
Social Science
Arts
health
elderly
seniors