In this call for applications, you can apply for participation in the 2023 “Summer Program in Aging” (SPA 2023) on Longer-living older adults: Multidisciplinary approaches to a growing area of research on aging.
The aim of the SPA 2023 Training Program is to provide doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, interested in research on this year’s theme, an advanced training program that crosses disciplines, sectors, institutions and geography. The summer program also provides an opportunity of networking and career development for junior researchers. The summer program is held in English.
In this call, Forte can approve three participants that will be granted participation in SPA 2023. Forte provides funding for your participation in the summer program, housing and travel costs.
Focus area
Medical and social advances have led to an increase in life expectancy in most countries, resulting in a greater number of older adults living into their 80s, 90s and even older. This also places increased challenges for health services and social supports. SPA 2023 will shine a light on the experiences, realities, needs and challenges of this growing population living into advanced age. The program will provide trainees with a holistic understanding of this segment of our older population with considerations across the aging spectrum from biology, frailty and function, to levels of dependency and solutions for complex challenges facing our health and social systems.
Schedule
SPA 2023 will run from June 4-9, 2023 and is planned to be held in person at Nova Scotia at White Point Beach Resort.
Who can apply?
Applicants should be PhD students or postdocs (or hold a position as junior researcher in a similar form of employment) and should be conducting research with relevance to the topic of SPA 2023. In addition, the research should be within Forte’s areas: health, working life and welfare.
Not yet registered PhD students may be considered for participation, if the summer program’s focus is of high relevance to the planned PhD project.
Applicants who have never participated in SPA before have priority.
Assessment
The evaluation of applications will be made by an external review panel appointed by Forte. Forte will then make the final decision on who will be granted the opportunity to participate in SPA 2023. Forte will evaluate what impact the summer program may have on the applicant’s research, as well as future development of the research.
General assessment requirements
- The research must be relevant to Forte’s areas and the focus of the call.
Assessment criteria
- The application’s link to this year’s topic at SPA 2023: Longer-living older adults: Multidisciplinary approaches to a growing area of research on aging
- The proposed contribution of the summer school to the applicant’s research and academic development
Time plan
The call opens: 20 February 2023
The call closes: 6 March 2023 14:00
Forte decides on funding: 27 March 2023
Summer program in aging: 4-9 June 2023
More information
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Attachments
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Application
To apply, use the application template that is found under the heading “Attachments” on the call webpage. The application template is based on a form from the organiser. Your CV (a maximum of 3 pages) and a letter of recommendation from your supervisor should be attached to the application form. Preferably, you may save all documents as one file. The filled-in application along with the attachments should be sent as one/several pdf- or word document to forte@forte.se. Please name the file(s) with your surname, followed by your first name. Please write “SPA 2023” in the subject line of the email.
Please observe that SPA 2023 will be held in English, therefore the application must be written in English.
The deadline for applications is 6 March 2023 at 14:00 CET.
