Call for Applications: 2025 BIGG Travel Fellowships for Advanced Students and Early Career Researchers

Annual Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Conference

Boston, MA | November 12 - 15, 2025

The Black in Gerontology and Geriatrics (BIGG) Network, with crowdsourced support from our community and well-wishers, is pleased to announce the 2025 Travel Fellowships for graduate students and early career researchers to attend the Annual Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Conference, taking place November 12–15, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.

These awards aim to support emerging scholars committed to advancing research, teaching, and practice in the field of aging—particularly as they relate to Black older adults. While fundraising is still ongoing, we hope to provide travel support for up to 10 advanced students and early career researchers.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Travel Award, applicants must:

• Graduate students to early career researchers (as defined by the NIH (https://grants.nih.gov/policy/early-investigators/index.htm#definition)
• Have demonstrated interest in health and aging research, teaching, and practice
• Be registered to attend the annual GSA conference in Boston, MA

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications of the applicant.
• Priority will be given to applicants who have never received a BIGG Travel Award.
• Demonstrated interest in a career relevant to health and aging research, teaching, and practice.
• Award amount: $500 per recipient (amount may increase depending on available funding).
• Awardees must attend the GSA conference to receive the award.

Application

Submit your application using this form by Monday, October 20, 2025. Decisions will be made no later than Monday, October 27, 2025.

Please complete the form and upload one PDF that includes the following: Statement of interest (500 words or less) and NIH-style biosketch or resume for students. The statement of interest should address what you hope to gain from the GSA conference.

Questions? Any questions about the workshop or the travel stipend can be directed to the BIGG Team (blackingeron@gmail.com).