Nomination Deadline: 2 May 2025
Purpose:
The purpose of the Distinguished Contribution Award for Pain in Older Persons is to recognize the contribution of a member who has conducted and promoted a program of research, which has enhanced the science and practice of pain in older persons. The “SIG on Pain in Older Persons – Distinguished Contribution Award” provides the winner with a Prize of $500 USD.
Eligibility Requirements:
Nominees must have an earned doctorate and be nominated according to the established procedure.
The nominee must be a current member of the IASP Pain in Older Persons SIG
Nominations will be evaluated using the following criteria:
- Program of research: Quality and scope
- Overall impact of research program on the field of pain in older persons
- Influence on research advancement and career development
Nomination Application Information should include:
- Curriculum vitae
- 100-word narrative summary statement about the applicant’s accomplishments and/or contributions
- A letter of support that details the nominee’s significant contributions
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 July 2025. The award will be presented at the 2026 IASP Congress Older Person’s SIG meeting at the World Congress on Pain (27–31 October 2026; Bangkok, Thailand).
The awardee is expected – if possible -to be present to receive the award at the SIG meeting.
Please attach all requested documents in an email to the Chair of the Distinguished Contribution Award for Pain in Older Persons Subcommittee, A. Prof, Dr Margaret Dunham. Please let us know if you have any questions.