Clinical Student Research Award
Clinical Student Research Award supports health professions students by recognizing outstanding research abstracts and early academic promise in geriatrics, education, or public health related to aging.
Funder: American Geriatrics Society
Due Dates: First week of December 2026 (anticipated award nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500 to the recipient
Summary: Recognizes an outstanding student abstract presented at the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting and promise in aging-related academic work.
Key Information: Applicants must participate in a clinical education program and may apply for only one AGS award category per year.
Description
The Clinical Student Research Award is an American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recognition award honoring the most outstanding student abstract submitted for the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting. It recognizes students in health professions programs who present research and demonstrate early promise in clinical geriatrics research, education, or public health.
The award is part of AGS’s annual recognition of researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging health professionals contributing to high-quality, person-centered care for older adults. Selection considers both the submitted abstract and evidence of the student’s productivity and potential for an academic career in an aging-related field.
