Student Award for Geriatrics Research
Purpose:
This award is intended to facilitate interest in geriatric research among entry-level physical therapy students. The award recognizes outstanding research-related activity completed by entry-level physical therapy students.
The Award:
Multiple awards of $100 (up to a total of $500 annually) and certificates will be presented at the Awards Ceremony following the Section Business Meeting during the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, usually held in February of each year.
Selection Process:
- A member of the Section on Geriatrics must nominate the entry- level student. The nominator will submit a letter of support which addresses the extent of the student's involvement in the research process (during a period not to exceed more than one year of graduation from an entry-level program).
- The nominated student will provide:
- a brief biographical sketch (not to exceed two pages).
- a written summary of research-related activity.
- published evidence of the activity (e.g.: a copy of the published abstract or paper).
- All materials from 1 & 2 above will be submitted together and must be received by the deadline of November 1.
- A student will only be eligible for one of these awards. No more than one student may be nominated for a given research-related activity or project.
- Final selection of recipients will be made by the Research Committee of the Section on Geriatrics.
Submit materials to:
Section on Geriatrics
3510 East Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
Fax: 608/221-9697
E-mail: geriatrics@geriatricspt.org
