Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Clinical Investigation
Forecasted
The Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Award from the American Geriatrics Society honors early-career researchers for exceptional clinical investigation advancing geriatrics.
Funder: American Geriatrics Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (nomination/submission deadline—projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 honorarium; recognition at AGS Annual Scientific Meeting
Summary: Recognizes emerging eldercare scholars for outstanding scientific achievement in clinical investigation within geriatrics.
Key Information: Individuals may only be nominated or apply for one AGS award category per year.
Description
The Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Clinical Investigation, offered by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), honors emerging scholars whose early careers demonstrate exceptional promise and dedication to advancing clinical investigation in geriatrics. The award celebrates significant scientific contributions aimed at improving the care of older adults and reflects the legacy of Dr. Thomas T. Yoshikawa and his wife, Catherine. Recipients receive both formal recognition and a financial honorarium, with the award presented at the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.
