This award recognizes IASP members for outstanding research, clinical, or advocacy contributions that advance the understanding and management of pain in older persons.
Funder: International Association for the Study of Pain
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Nomination and submissions deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no monetary value specified.
Summary: Honors a member for significant contributions to research, clinical practice, or advocacy improving pain management in older persons.
Key Information: This is a recognition/achievement award, not a research grant.
The IASP Pain in Older Persons SIG Distinguished Contribution Award recognizes members of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) who have made outstanding contributions to the field of pain in older persons. The award honors individuals whose work has advanced the understanding, awareness, or management of pain in the elderly, whether through research, clinical practice, or impactful advocacy. Administered by the Pain in Older Persons Special Interest Group (SIG), this award highlights achievements that have meaningfully shaped the field and promoted improvements in the lives of older adults experiencing pain.