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Boaz Kahana Student Poster Award

Gerontological Society of America

The Boaz Kahana Student Poster Award recognizes a current BSS student member, graduate or undergraduate, for original and innovative research relevant to mental health and aging.

Boaz Kahana Ph.D., FGSA, FAGHE was an eminent gerontologist and clinical psychologist who received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1966 and taught at Washington University (St Louis), Oakland University (Rochester), and Cleveland State University. He published extensively on grandparenthood, adaptation to extreme stress, cancer survivorship in late life, and successful aging. He was a beloved mentor, committed to teaching and encouraging students to present their research early in their careers.

Submission Period: June 9 - July 28, 2026

Self-Nomination Process Packet Materials:

Two copies of your poster (one blind, one unblinded)
If the poster is co-authored, a letter from the other author is required that should verify that the student applicant had the primary responsibility for the work

Nature of the Award:

The award recipient receives a $500 cash prize. Recipients also receive a certificate and will be recognized at the Behavioral & Social Sciences Section Business Meeting and Section Lunch at the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Clear relevance to aging / gerontology (highest predictor)

This is the biggest predictor across nearly every GSA opportunity.

Competitive applications usually address research in:

aging biology
geriatrics
dementia and cognitive aging
social and behavioral aging
caregiving
health policy and aging
long-term care
healthy aging / lifespan
age-related disparities
geroscience

GSA’s mission is interdisciplinary, so strong applications often connect aging research across biological, medical, psychological, or social domains.

2. Scientific quality and methodological rigor (very high predictor)

For student research awards, GSA explicitly evaluates:

quality of review of prior theory and literature
originality/creativity
appropriateness of methods
data analysis
execution of study design
interpretation of findings
discussion of limitations

These published criteria make methodological rigor one of the clearest predictors of success.

Strong submissions typically show:

a clear hypothesis or research question
appropriate design and methods
strong analytic approach
conclusions supported by the data

3. Interdisciplinary significance

This is a distinctive GSA predictor compared with many specialty societies.

Because GSA spans multiple aging disciplines, successful proposals often bridge fields such as:

geriatrics + public health
biology + clinical medicine
psychology + aging policy
sociology + caregiving
neuroscience + aging outcomes

Projects with cross-disciplinary relevance tend to stand out strongly.

4. Innovation and originality

GSA repeatedly highlights innovation in both its awards and grant-development programming.

Strong applications often present:

a novel research question
a new methodological approach
an innovative intervention for older adults
fresh theoretical insight into aging

Originality is specifically named in student award judging criteria.

5. Publication and academic productivity

For early-career research recognition and investigator awards, common predictors include:

first-author publications
conference abstracts/posters
presentations at GSA Annual Scientific Meeting
evidence of an emerging research program in aging

For some early-career awards, GSA explicitly looks for evidence of independent research.

6. Strong writing and clarity of presentation

A notable predictor at GSA.

Published review criteria include:

writing style
progression of ideas
adherence to guidelines

Well-organized, clearly written submissions appear to perform better than technically strong but poorly communicated applications.

7. Career commitment to gerontology / aging science

Reviewers often favor applicants who show a sustained commitment to aging research or improving the lives of older adults.

Strong indicators:

prior aging-focused projects
aging-related publications
involvement with GSA sections or annual meetings
clear long-term research trajectory in gerontology

Specialties

Geriatrics & Gerontology

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be a Student or Early Career member of Behavioral and Social Sciences Section of GSA.

Applicants much be the first author of the submitted work.

Applicants must submit an abstract for the Annual Scientific Meeting.
The abstract must be accepted for the conference.
The student must present at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
The applicant must submit a PDF or PowerPoint version of their poster.

The applicant must submit a statement from a mentor or advisor verifying that the work is primarily the student's.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Gerontological Society of America

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1101 14th Street NW, Suite 1220 Washington, DC 20005

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