Outstanding Junior Investigator of the Year Award
The American Geriatrics Society's Outstanding Junior Investigator of the Year Award honors early-career researchers for impactful contributions to aging and geriatrics research.
Funder: American Geriatrics Society
Due Dates: December 7, 2026 (Application deadline for nominated awards including Outstanding Junior Investigator of the Year Award)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no direct monetary prize.
Summary: Honors early-career researchers making significant contributions to aging and geriatrics research.
Key Information: Nominees may only apply for one AGS award category per year.
Description
The Outstanding Junior Investigator of the Year Award from the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recognizes early-career researchers who have demonstrated impactful contributions to aging and geriatrics research. The award is intended for junior faculty at the Assistant Professor or Instructor level (or equivalent), who are in the early stages of their academic careers and have shown a clear commitment to advancing the field through original research, publications, and presentations. This recognition highlights AGS’s commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders in elder care research.
