Elaine M. Brody Award

The Elaine M. Brody Award is conferred by the Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section to an undergraduate or a graduate student enrolled in a master’s level program (at the time the abstract is submitted) in recognition of excellence in research as reflected in an outstanding paper. The award, which carries a prize of $300, was established in 2009 and honors Elaine M. Brody a former SRPP section chair and a former GSA president. Her pioneering research in social gerontology focused on family caregiving and enhancing the well-being of older people.

Final Submission Deadline
Last Monday in September.
Requirements

• Applicants must be a student member of the Social Research, Policy & Practice section.
• 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.
• Once accepted, the applicant must submit an article-length manuscript to compete for the award.
  
  • The manuscript must address a significant research, policy or practice topic and be research-based, conceptual or analytical, contribute to the body of knowledge.
  • The manuscript must be of publishable quality.
  • The manuscript must include sound methodology appropriate to the issues under investigation.
  • The manuscript must discuss practice and policy implications.
  • The manuscript must identify the institution with which the student is affiliated.
  • The manuscript must include a statement from a faculty mentor verifying that the work was done while the applicant was a student, and that it represents the student’s efforts.
  • Please submit your paper as an e-mail attachment to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Once your abstract has been accepted you will be contacted by the awards coordinator. At that time you will be prompted for any additional material or given any additional information.