Diversity Mentoring and Career Development Workshop
GSA Diversity Mentoring and Career Development Technical Assistance Workshop for Early Career Fellowship ONLINE WORKSHOP
October 12 and 13, 2023 via Zoom • 12 to 5 p.m. ET
Apply by June 15 to be eligible for Early Career Diversity Fellows Stipend Award
Co-Chairs: Patricia Heyn, Keith Whitfield, and Patricia D’Antonio
This unique Diversity Mentoring and Career Development Technical Assistance Workshop program is tailored to suit the needs of trainees from diverse backgrounds. This exceptional educational and networking opportunity supports professional training and growth among early career trainees from underrepresented backgrounds. This workshop is designed to empower trainees for successful career development and strategic planning. Comprehensive information related to mentoring opportunities, career development, professional networks, and leadership will be discussed with the ultimate goal to produce a successful, well-prepared, and empowered diverse workforce to contribute to the future of aging research.
This workshop is supported in part by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R13AG072884. The content is solely the responsibility of the faculty and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.
GSA 2023 Diversity Mentoring and Career Development Technical Assistance Workshop Early Career Fellowship Award Application
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is pleased to create opportunities for talented early career investigators from underrepresented backgrounds to have a prominent role in the GSA Diversity Mentoring and Career Development Technical Assistance Workshop (DMCDTaW). Successful applicants will be awarded a minimum of $1,500 stipend to support registration for and participation in the workshop, attendance for the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, and engagements that occur throughout the year as described below. Applicants are not required to be involved in aging research, or in a gerontological program, at the time of the application. However, applicants must express their interest, plans, and commitment to contribute to the field of gerontology. Applications are open to emerging scholars from underrepresented groups who have recently obtained a doctoral degree (within the last 3 years) or are within one year of graduating with their doctoral degree. Applicants will be selected on a competitive basis. Selected applicants are expected to:
- Attend a pre-conference meeting on September 28, 2023, at 4 p.m. ET via Zoom.
- Register and participate fully in the components of the DMCDTaW conference on Zoom on October 12 and 13, 2023 from 12 to 5 p.m. ET.
- Register and attend the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), in Tampa, FL, from November 8 to 12, 2023.
- Participate in the mentoring circle scheduled to be held at the GSA ASM
- Complete program evaluation and surveys
- Participate in the DMCDTaW scheduled webinars, focus groups, and mentoring circles offered throughout 2023-2024
- Register and participate in the online networking platform offered exclusively for Mentoring Fellows
- Develop and upload a three- to five-minute video introduction prior to the workshop.
- Develop a five-minute elevator pitch presentation describing your research contribution and career plan with an effective communication style.
Apply for the Early Career Diversity Fellowship Award
DMCDTaW applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. ET Thursday, June 15, 2023. Applications should include all elements defined below using document formatting guidelines consistent with NIH grant application requirements. Questions? Contact Karen Homer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Include DMCDTaW in the subject line of your message.
