2016 TAMKIN SCHOLAR
AWARDS
APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2016
(This is a receipt date, not a postmark date)
Deadline: July 1, 2016
The mission of the USC Judith D. Tamkin International Symposium on Elder Abuse is to create safe and healthy environments for all elders, here and across the world, by bringing together thought leaders, activists, caregivers, researchers, lawmakers, and other stakeholders to share findings, strategize solutions, and help shape and propel the field of elder abuse and justice.
As part of the USC Judith D. Tamkin Symposium on Elder Abuse’s mission, we are pleased to offer travel awards for students through the Tamkin Scholar Award. The goal of this award is to stimulate interest in the elder abuse research and to help students attend the symposium. Two students will be awarded– one international and one domestic. This award will include a stipendof up to $2,500 for the international awardee and up to $1,500 for the domestic awardee (to be used towards hotel accommodations, travel, and registration for the symposium). Awards will be provided to applicants that demonstrate a strong interest in elder abuse research.
Candidates should submit an application, a short essay, and a resume or CV. The essay should be no more than 300 words in length and focus on the candidate’s interest in elder abuse research and reasons for wanting to attend thesymposium.
CRITERIA
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Graduate, Doctoral, or Postdoctoral program.
APPLICATION
- Complete application form
- Complete essay
- Resume/CV
Deadline for RECEIPT of applications is 11:59 pm PST on July 1, 2016
AWARD
Winners will receive a stipend (up to $1,500 for the domestic awardee and up
to $2,500 for the international awardee) to be used towards hotel
accommodations, travel, and registration for the USC Judith D. Tamkin
Symposium on Elder Abuse on September 15-16, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA.
Winners will also be featured on the event program and website.
Applicants may submit their applications via ONE of the following options:
1)E-mail submission to: (subject line: "Tamkin Scholar - YOUR NAME”)
2)US Mail or Express Shipping to:
Attn: Ana Poblet-Kouttjie
1000 South Fremont Avenue, Unit 22
Building A-7, Fourth Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803
3)Fax to: 626-457-4090
USC Judith D. Tamkin Symposium on Elder Abuse
2016 TAMKIN SCHOLAR AWARD APPLICATION
Deadline: 11:59 pm PST on July 1, 2016
CONTACT INFORMATION
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ESSAY (300 words or less). Essays that exceed 300 words will not be reviewed.Complete your essay using the space provided below or on a separate word document included with your application submission.
Describe why you are interested in elder abuse research and why you want to attend this symposium.______
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Direct questions to:
Ana Poblet-Kouttjie
1000 South Fremont Avenue, Unit 22
Building A-7, Fourth Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803
Phone: 626-457-6621
Fax: 626-457-4090