The Robert W. Kleemeier Award is given annually to a member of The Gerontological Society of America in recognition for outstanding research in the field of gerontology. The award, created in 1965, is in memory of a former president of the Society whose contributions to the quality of life through research in aging were exemplary.
The recipient of the Kleemeier Award presents a lecture at the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting the following year. The Kleemeier Award Lecture is one of the highlights of the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting.
Submission Period: Spring 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be a Fellow of the Society (GSA).
Required Nomination Packet Materials:
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A single nomination letter signed by at least three (3) supporters.
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A current Curriculum Vitae.
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Contributions of the nominee outlined in the materials should be clearly apparent to a non-specialist/generalist audience.
Nature of the Award
The recipient receives an engraved crystal award piece, delivers a prestigious award lecture, and is recognized at the Opening Plenary Session of the GSA Annual Meeting.