This year we welcome projects once again. This time, we have a new application process.
Aims and Objectives of the Award
The aims and objectives of the Fund are:
- To support original studies that involve older people at all stages of the research (design, execution, interpretation, dissemination)
- To encourage work which empowers socially excluded groups of older people
- To promote innovative projects which promote evidence-based policies and practices
Selection Process and Criteria
We welcome applications from individuals or groups according to the criteria below. We would encourage any applicant(s) inexperienced in conducting research to seek an appropriate supporting partner, such as an academic institution.
Award entries will be judged on the following key assessment criteria:
- Older people direct or lead the project
- The project uses creative methodologies to engage with older people
- The purpose of the project is clear
- The audiences/participants are well defined
- The desired outcomes of the project are clearly stated
- The project has a clear dissemination strategy
- The project has a clear timetable
- The project has a clear budget
Conditions and Restrictions
- The outcomes must be reported to the Awards Panel in the form of a report. In addition, a normal condition of a grant is that recipients write a blog for BSG Ageing Issues, or a paper is presented at the Society’s annual conference. Grants will not be made to support doctoral or master’s research nor towards the general funds of an organisation.
- The costs of providing services are not funded.
How to Apply
How to prepare an application grant:
Applications should complete the application form paying particular attention to the guidance notes and ensuring that the criteria above are clearly met.
Applications must be made via email to Annabel Ditton.
All applications will be acknowledged. Successful applicants may expect to hear the outcome by the end of the year in which the application is made or very soon thereafter.
For further details and information on how to apply email Averil Osborn Secretary for the Averil Osborn Award Annabel Ditton ad919@exeter.ac.uk.
Please note applications must be made via email attachments.