SGS Fellow

About:

Designation by the Southern Gerontological Society as a Victor W. Marshall Fellow in Applied Gerontology is an acknowledgement of outstanding and continuing achievement that bridges the domains of original and applied research, service to government, practice with older adults, gerontology education and advocacy within gerontology.

This designation, equivalent to the attainment of Fellow status in many prestigious societies and organizations, is named in honor of Victor W. Marshall who has made significant and long-lasting contributions to SGS and gerontology through original independent scholarship, working with diverse collaborative teams, support to veterans, nurturing of advocacy and public service to older adults, and mentorship of applied gerontologists from diverse disciplinary and practice backgrounds.

• Deadline for submission of application is February 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.
• Type or print legibly. Illegible or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Application must be submitted via online portal. (Available Below)
• Nominees must have completed at least 5 years as an SGS member (does not have to be sequential years)
• If you have any questions about the application, please email Executive Director, Amanda James at admin@southerngerontologicalsociety.org

Fellow Award:

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and final decisions will be announced by the committee.

Application Requirements:

• Initial application is made to the Awards Committee.
• Candidates will require one letter of nomination from existing Fellows of the Society.