ESPO AND NIA’S BUTLER WILLIAMS PROGRAM: RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS TO CULTIVATE THE FORTITUDE FACTOR
2024
Resources and Supports to Cultivate the Fortitude Factor
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Author Information
Author(s): Hughes Jaime, Hu Rita, Jones Patricia
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the importance of fortitude in navigating careers in aging research and the support provided by the Butler Williams Scholars Program.
Supporting Evidence
- The Butler Williams Scholars Program helps advanced postdoctoral fellows and early career faculty develop their careers.
- Participants engage with Program Officers and build a national network of collaborators.
- Past participants reflect on how GSA and NIA have shaped their professional trajectories.
Takeaway
This study shows that being strong and resilient is important for people working in aging research, and there are programs to help them succeed.
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