FYI Digest Newsletter Back Issues 41. The GSA fosters new ideas, recognizes leadership in gerontological teaching and service, and salutes outstanding and potential research through a variety of awards. Glenn Foundation Award . The award is given for significant research contributions in the biology of aging. A nominee's research must be recent, original and provide a significant addition to the body of knowledge in the biology of aging.
Nominations are open to all scientists, regardless of field or nationality.
Nathan Shock New Investigator Award . The award is given for outstanding contributions to new knowledge about aging through basic biological research. Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S. or equivalent and be within seven years of the postdoctoral research. The PGC Polisher Research Institute Award . Award is presented annually to honor contributions from applied research that have benefitted older people and their care.