Carroll L. Estes Award

The Carroll L. Estes Award is conferred by the Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section to a graduate student enrolled in a doctoral 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 $500, was established in 2009 and honors Carroll L. Estes, a distinguished gerontological researcher, a tireless advocate for older persons, a former SRPP section chair, and a former GSA president.

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.