Presentation of Awards: IPA’s 12th International Congress
20-24 September / Stockholm, Sweden Aging With Dignity…new challenges, new possibilities, new solutions
Submission Deadline: 30 April 2005
Established in 1989 for the best original, unpublished research in the field of psychogeriatrics, the
IPA Awards for Research in Psychogeriatrics have encouraged the pursuit of relevant and important research efforts. In conjunction with the other activities of the International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA), these awards have succeeded in helping to lead the way towards the important goal of improved mental health care for older persons around the world. Past award winners include many scientists who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the field. Awards have been given for currently acknowledged groundbreaking work that has benefited the health care professions throughout the world. Papers are now being solicited for the ninth biennial
IPA Research Awards in Psychogeriatrics-2005 competition. Awards will be granted solely on the merit of the research presented by junior investigators. Participants’ prior experience and previous accomplishments do not influence the outcome. Researchers from all cultures and nations are encouraged to apply.
The ninth biennial IPA Awards for Research in Psychogeriatrics presentation will be held during the 12th International IPA Congress, 20-24 September 2005, in Stockholm Sweden. Winners will receive a commemorative award and a travel stipend enabling them to attend the IPA International Congress and present their papers. The winning papers will be published in a special section in an issue of
International Psychogeriatrics, the IPA quarterly peer-reviewed journal that is distributed worldwide.
• Please explain why you are considered a Junior Investigator as situations vary in different countries.
• Papers must be unpublished results of original research in psychogeriatrics, with the first publication of the results to be associated with this award competition.
• Awards will be granted solely on the merit of the research presented and participants’ prior experience and previous accomplishments do not influence the outcome.
• Researchers from all cultures and nations are encouraged to apply.
• Previous winners are not eligible to compete.
• Travel stipend for winners is for coach airfare, lodging, and reasonable costs for ground transportation and meals.
• Winners must agree to present their papers during the International IPA Congress and to submit their papers at the time of submission for publication in
International Psychogeriatrics.
• Papers must be sent on disk and in printed format, to be received no later than
30 April 2005 at the IPA Secretariat with the following requirements:
○ Disks must be labeled with the name of the word processing program used (preferably Microsoft Word), the file name under which the paper is saved on the disk, and the name of the submitting author.
○ In addition to the disk and one hard copy, papers should be submitted by email, if possible, as an attached Microsoft Word document (saved as “read only”).
○ Papers must be written in English with author-date citations of references in text. APA style (per Publication).
○ Manual of the American Psychological Association, 4th ed.) is preferred.
○ Text of the paper should be double-spaced, with margins on all four sides.
○ References must be double-spaced and include complete titles, all author names, and journal names spelled out in full. References to works written in another language must include both the original title and its English translation.
○ Submissions can include original black and white drawings or glossy prints, if appropriate.
○ Printed copy should be one-sided, on white, letter-size paper.
○ Title page must include the following information: title of paper; name(s) of all author(s), degrees and affiliations; corresponding author’s complete mailing address and telephone, fax, and email information. In addition, “Submitted for 2005 IPA Awards for Research in Psychogeriatrics for Junior Investigators” should appear at the top of the title page. A separate page,
stating only the title of the paper, must be included immediately following the complete title page. (This page is required to ensure a totally blind review.)
○ An abstract of no more than 250 words must precede the text.
○ Papers should include no more than 30 pages of text, plus a section including literature citations, tables, and figures. The latter section should not exceed 12 pages; tables and figures should be of good quality. If artwork is included, only original black-and-white drawings or glossy prints may be submitted.
Submissions are reviewed by an international panel of experts who have sole responsibility for determining the winners. Papers recommended for further consideration will then be evaluated by the entire panel of referees, who will make the final determination of winners. The referee panel is comprised of internationally recognized scientists and clinicians in the field of psychogeriatrics, and includes members of IPA Board of Director, Officers, and other leaders in the
field. The IPA Awards for Research in Psychogeriatrics Committee is chaired by Bengt Winblad, Sweden.
Submissions are to be received no later than 30 April 2005:
Professor Bengt Winblad
IPA Awards for Research in Psychogeriatrics Committee
International Psychogeriatric Association
550 Frontage Road, Suite 3759
Northfield, IL 60093
United States
Tel: +1.847.501.3310; Fax: +1.847.501.3317
Email: researchawards@ipa-online.org
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