News Release

Doctoral Student Nominations Still Open for Gordon H. DeFriese Awards

July 20, 2010

The UNC Institute on Aging has extended the deadline for doctoral student nominations for the 2010 Gordon H. DeFriese Career Development in Aging Research Awards until September 13, 2010. The extension does not apply to the faculty/staff award nominations, which are closed. 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.

Two $2,500 awards will available for doctoral students. Please visit the DeFriese Awards web page for the application form and additional information.