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Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education. Include advanced degree beyond the baccalaureate conferred by a graduate school of recognized standing, or a professional degree from an accredited progessional institution. Minimum one, maximum five.

 

*The requirement of an advanced or professional degree may be waived upon submission of evidence satisfactory to the fellows review panels of the Society of substantial contribution or performance in gerontology.

Engagement at the time of nomination. Nominees can demonstrate such engagement in a variety of ways, including the following:

Such as teaching courses on aging. Maximum five.

Such as chairing a department of gerontology or an aging studies program, or administrating an aging services or advocacy organization. Maximum of five. 

Such as working with older adults, caregivers, staff of geriatric facilities, or aging services organizations in innovative ways, or supervising students in geriatric practice. Maximum of five. 

Such as advocating for older adults at local, state, regional, and/or national levels. Maximum five.

Such as administering grants, or promoting methodological or statistical improvements. Maximum five.

Examples include:

• developing innovative curricula for gerontology tracks
• winning teaching awards for gerontology courses
• leading nationally recognized aging-related programs

Maximum five. 

Publications in peer-reviewed journals. Maximum five.

Maximum five.

Exclude any presentations/symposia presented at a GSA meeting. Maximum five.

Nominees must show evidence of a strong and sustained commitment to the Society*, which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, such as:

• performing reviews of GSA abstracts or journal submissions
• volunteering on a committee/workgroup/advisory panel/member group program within GSA
• volunteering in member engagement programs and products (webinars, workshops, etc.)
• serving as an Interest Group convener
• publishing articles in GSA journals
• applying and/or serving as a nominator for a GSA Award
• participating in the GSA Mentor Match program as either a mentor or mentee
• contributing to the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting by chairing symposia or giving presentations
• supporting GSA by giving to a donation fund

Minimum of 4, maximum of 10.

 

*Any involvement in The Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education prior to the 2018 merger may be considered GSA activities.

Describe the ways in which you meet the fellows requirements for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Section:

1. Active involvement in the advancement of the field of gerontology
2. Primary membership in the BSS section for at least 7 years
3. Publication and/or research of a substantial body of recognized work contributing to the literature on gerontology in the behavioral or social sciences

Describe the ways in which you meet the fellows requirements for the Biological Sciences Section:

 

1. Either a medical degree or a doctoral degree in gerontology related to experimental biology and conferred by a graduate school of recognized standing 
2. Prior status as a member of the section for at least 3 years
3. Five years of research experience subsequent to the granting of the doctoral degree
4. Evidence of meritorious performance in biology or a related field
5. Publication of papers (or the equivalent) prior to fellows application, in areas relating to the biology of the aging process 

Describe the ways in which you meet the fellows requirements for the Social Research, Policy, and Practice section:

 

1. Primary membership in the SRPP section for at least 5 years
2. Significant contributions to applied gerontological research, policy, or practice, as evidenced by one or more of the following:
   • publications in peer-reviewed journals, or authorship of books, book chapters, or professionally recognized reports and monographs related to the aging population
   • leadership positions in organizations or agencies that are recognized for high-quality services to older adults, the development of innovative programs, or a history of advocacy for policies that improve the well-being of older people

Diversity Statement (200 word-limit): Please include a statement of your contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the gerontology discipline and/or your career. Through this statement, you are asked to share how past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to GSA’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion.

Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students/junior scholars, community engagement activities, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from historically underrepresented and marginalized group of individuals to create a positive and successful organizational experience.

Letter of endorsement instructions: Should clearly reflect how the candidate meets the criteria for Fellowship, has had a visible, sustained impact on gerontology, and has made regular contributions to the Society. 

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