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Travel Award

The Geriatrics Travel Award was launched in 2017. It is presented every year to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences on the health and healthcare of elderly people, including issues regarding healthcare systems and policies, thus helping to boost their profile. The application process is open from June to November every year and winners are announced by the end of February the following year.

The Prize:
– CHF 800;
– A certificate;

Number of Winners: 1

Geriatrics Travel Award

Application deadline: 30 November 2025
Winner announcement: 28 February 2026

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Eligibility and Requirements

–Postdoctoral fellows or PhD students and research fellows;
–Plans to attend an international conference in 2026 (presenting an oral presentation or giving a poster).

List of Documents for Application

–Information about the conference the applicant is planning to attend and the abstract that will be submitted;
–Their curriculum vitae and a list of their publications;
–A justification letter describing the focus of their research (max. 800 words);
–A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor, research director, or department head, which also confirms their status at the institution in question.

Past Winners

Year:

Winner

Jenna Smith

Sydney Health Literacy Lab, Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney

Award Committee