This AGS award recognizes early- and mid-career researchers advancing geriatrics-focused research in surgical and related medical specialties.
Funder: American Geriatrics Society
Due Dates: December 7, 2026
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no direct monetary prize specified.
Summary: Honors junior and mid-career investigators in surgical and related specialties who advance geriatrics-focused research and careers in aging.
The Jeffrey H. Silverstein Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in the Surgical and Related Medical Specialties, presented by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), recognizes junior and mid-career investigators from surgical and related medical fields who are advancing research focused on integrating geriatrics expertise within their specialties. The award celebrates individuals dedicated to building careers in aging research and acknowledges their significant contributions at the intersection of geriatrics and specialty medicine. The Silverstein Award is intended to highlight the importance of geriatrics-focused research in surgical and related domains and to support the career development of emerging investigators in these fields.