Award Overview
The Distinguished Contribution Award for Pain in Older Persons 2024 recognizes the contribution of a member who has conducted and promoted a program of research that has enhanced the science and practice of pain in older persons. The recipient of the Distinguished Contribution Award for Pain in Older Persons will receive a prize of $500 USD. Nomination Deadline: 29 February 2024.
Eligibility Requirements
Nominees must have an earned doctorate and be nominated according to the established procedure.
Criteria for the Award
- Program of research: Quality and scope
- Overall impact of the research program on the field of pain in older persons
- Influence on research advancement and career development
Submission Requirements
- Curriculum vita
- 100-word narrative summary statement about the applicant’s accomplishments and/or contributions
- A letter of support that details the nominee’s significant contributions
Notification
The IASP SIG on Pain in Older Persons Awards Committee reviews the nominations according to the criteria and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee for final approval. The award recipient will be notified in May 2024. The award will be presented at the 2024 IASP Congress Older Person’s SIG meeting. The awardee is expected – if possible -to be present to receive the award at the SIG meeting.
Please email and attach the requested submission requirements documents to the Chair of the Distinguished Contribution Award for Pain in Older Persons Subcommittee, A.Prof, Dr. Margaret Dunham.