Pathways to Equity-Based Aging Research and Practice: Travel Award

“Pathways to Equity-Based Aging Research and Practice”
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2022
Indianapolis, Indiana

The pre-conference workshop will convene advanced students and early career researchers, practitioners, and advocates interested in addressing epistemic harm that can be perpetuated through research and practice. Participants will broaden their perspectives on new and emerging trends in equity-based research and practice, which will highlight how addressing these trends can assist in recalibrating their research programs and clinical practice.

The workshop, “Pathways to Equity-Based Aging Research and Practice,” will be held on November 02, 2022, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, in Indianapolis, Indiana. This interactive workshop will include small group sessions with diverse speakers who will share their experiences with incorporating an equity lens in their research design and clinical practice, working with community stakeholders, non-harmful reporting of research findings, and grant mechanisms that have been successful in furthering their research careers. In addition, the workshop will foster networking and build connections among participants and panelists.

The Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics (BIGG), with support from the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), have Travel Awards available for approximately 10 advanced students and early career researchers to participate in the workshop on November 2, 2022.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Travel Award, applicants must:

• Be advanced undergraduate students through early career researchers (as defined by the NIH (https://grants.nih.gov/policy/early-investigators/index.htm#definition)
• Have demonstrated interest in health and aging equity research and practice
• Be registered to attend the GSA pre-conference workshop—Pathways to Equity-Based Aging Research and Practice

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications of the applicant
• Academic environment
• Priority will be given to students who attend or early career investigators who attend(ed) historically Black colleges and universities and/or are from groups identified as underrepresented as defined by the NIH
• Demonstrated interest in a career relevant to health and aging equity research
• Must attend the workshop to receive the award ($400-$500 per award)

Application

Submit your application using this form by Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Decisions will be made no later than Monday, September 26, 2022.

Please complete the form and upload one PDF that includes the following: Statement of interest (500 words or less) and NIH-style biosketch or resume for students. The statement of interest should address what you hope to gain from the workshop.

Questions? Any questions about the workshop or the travel stipend can be directed to the BIGG Team (blackingeron@gmail.com).