News Release

Nominations Are Open For The Institute's Annual Gordon H. DeFriese Awards

March 31, 2010

The UNC Institute on Aging is currently accepting nominations for the 2010 Gordon H. DeFriese Career Development in Aging Research Awards. These annual awards honor Dr. DeFriese's thirty-year distinguished career in the conduct and development of research to improve the quality of lives of older North Carolinians, and especially his unwavering commitment to developing and supporting the careers of his colleagues.

One $5,000 award to support research activities in the field of aging will be available for a UNC-Chapel Hill junior faculty and/or staff member and two $2,500 awards will available for doctoral students. Please visit the DeFriese Awards web page for the application form and additional information. Application deadline: May 14, 2010.