Support Available for Gerontological Social Work Doctoral Students
The Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW), along with backing from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), will provide support for a cohort of twelve social work doctoral students who have completed their first year of doctoral studies. The goal of this program is to support dissertation and career development in gerontological social work research and education. Click here to download the application form.
The Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW), along with backing from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), will provide support for a cohort of twelve social work doctoral students who have completed their first year of doctoral studies. The goal of this program is to support dissertation and career development in gerontological social work research and education. Recipients will receive more than ten hours of programming delivered by nationally recognized experts in gerontological social work research and teaching, which is designed to prepare participants for an academic career in gerontological social work. The Program will be delivered at the 2014 Gerontological Society of America (GSA) conference in Washington, DC. Awardees will be selected by the AGESW Pre-Dissertation Advisory Council. Multiple applicants from a given doctoral program may be selected. Click here to download the application form.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of participation in the AGESW Gerontological Social Work Pre-Dissertation Initiative, participants will have the skills necessary to:
- Prepare for seeking financial support of their dissertation research in gerontology
- Develop a career plan that demonstrates a combined record of work experience, teaching experience/interests, and research agenda.
Participant Benefits
- A $1,500 stipend to attend the pre-conference AGE-SW Pre-Dissertation Initiative Training at the GSA Annual Meeting
- One-year membership to AGESW
- Registration for the GSA Annual Meeting
- One-year membership to GSA
- Ongoing mentoring from a member of AGESW
- Participation in a webinar on a topic to be determined by the cohort. Past topics have included job interview skills and self-care strategies.
Program Eligibility
- Applicant must have a Master’s degree in Social Work
- Be enrolled in a social work doctoral program (full or part time) in the United States
- At the time of application, be in the first year of the program if attending full-time or the equivalent of the first year if attending as a part-time student.