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Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Research Award

Gerontological Society of America

This award presented by the Health Sciences section is given to a member of the Society in recognition of outstanding and sustained contribution to geriatric nursing research. The person selected will present a special lecture at the nursing special interest group meeting during the Annual Scientific Meeting of GSA and will receive a $300 cash prize.

Submission Period: March 31, 2026

Nature of the Award

The recipient receives $300, an engraved plaque, and delivers a lecture at the GSA Annual Meeting.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

From a reviewer’s perspective, strong GSA applications usually demonstrate:

✔ 1. Clear Relevance to Aging

Projects must explicitly address:

Aging processes

Older adult populations

Lifespan or later-life outcomes

Generic biomedical or social research without an aging focus is less competitive.

✔ 2. Interdisciplinary Perspective

Applications that bridge:

Biology ↔ clinical outcomes

Behavior ↔ health

Social context ↔ policy

often score higher, reflecting GSA’s integrative mission.

✔ 3. Early-Career Development Value

For trainee and ECR awards:

Clear articulation of how support advances skills, independence, or visibility

Linkage to dissertation, postdoctoral, or transition-to-independence goals

✔ 4. Feasible, Focused Scope

Given small funding amounts:

Tight aims

Clear deliverables

Realistic timelines

are essential.

✔ 5. Dissemination & Engagement

Reviewers value plans to:

Present at GSA meetings

Publish in The Journals of Gerontology

Inform practice or policy

🛠 Practical Application Tips

✔ Explicitly name older adults or aging mechanisms in aims
✔ Use clear, interdisciplinary language
✔ Highlight policy or practice relevance where appropriate
✔ Keep projects modest and well-defined
✔ Align with the relevant GSA section for best fit

📌 Summary: Gerontological Society of America Funding

Support Type	Target	Focus	Typical Support
Small Research Grants	Students & ECRs	Pilot/dissertation research	~$500–$5,000
Travel Awards	Students & ECRs	GSA Annual Meeting	Registration + stipend
Fellowships (HAPF)	Mid–senior professionals	Aging policy	Full-time fellowship
Section Awards	Trainees & faculty	Excellence in aging research	Honorific + modest funds

🔍 When GSA Is a Good Fit

✔ Your work focuses on aging or older adults
✔ You seek seed funding, recognition, or policy exposure
✔ You value interdisciplinary and translational aging science

Specialties

Nursing

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a member of the Society (GSA).

Nomination Packet Materials:

Single letter of nomination signed by at least three (3) supporters.
A current Curriculum Vitae.

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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