Scientist-In-Training Research Award
The Scientist-In-Training Research Award from the American Geriatrics Society honors pre-doctoral candidates for outstanding research abstracts advancing geriatrics science.
Funder: American Geriatrics Society
Due Dates: December 7, 2026 (Applications for nominated AGS awards — annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Honor/recognition award; no direct monetary funding specified
Summary: Recognizes a pre-doctoral candidate for the most outstanding abstract submitted to the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply for one AGS award category per year.
Description
The Scientist-In-Training Research Award, presented by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), honors a pre-doctoral candidate from fields such as psychology, gerontology, epidemiology, or related disciplines who submits the most outstanding abstract for the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting. This award highlights the work of emerging researchers advancing the understanding and quality of elder care, reflecting AGS's commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in geriatrics. The award is a recognition/honor (not a monetary prize) and is presented annually at the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.
