- This award will recognize scientific work conducted in Peru focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive care of dementia, as well as the promotion of healthy aging.
The first edition of the National Award for Research on Aging and Dementia seeks to recognize scientific work aimed at improving prevention and access to dementia care, and at mitigating the economic and social impact on people with dementia, their families, and their caregivers..
The launch ceremony, held at Cayetano Heredia University during the annual meeting of the Impact Salud project, brought together representatives from the Ministry of Health, Cayetano Heredia University, and the Impact Salud project, as well as leading specialized institutions and universities across the country.
During the event, the Ministry of Health emphasized the urgency of promoting these studies to close gaps in care and combat the inequalities that affect older adults. Dr. Christopher Butler, principal investigator at IMPACT Salud, participated in the launch of this award, sharing insights and lessons learned from applied research aimed at strengthening the national response to dementia prevention and care.
The award is the technical outcome of the Working Group for the Development of the Research Program on Dementia and Aging, a group comprising the Mental Health Direction and the General Office of Information Technology of the Ministry of Health, the National Institute of Neurological Sciences, and universities such as Cayetano Heredia University of Peru through the IMPACT Salud project.
Call for Entries and Award Rules
This call for submissions is open to researchers from across the country who have completed, unpublished scientific articles on aging and dementia. Research projects must fall within the following research areas:
- Aging, inequities, psychosocial factors, and risk prevention.
- Evaluation of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, as well as the use of telehealth and technological tools applied to patient care.
- The economic impact of dementia, gaps in care, and the training of medical specialists.
The evaluation committee will select three winning research projects, which will receive the following awards:
- First place: Resolution granting official recognition of the Executive Presidency of the INS and a financial incentive of S/ 3,000, awarded by the Peruvian Psychiatric Association.
- Second and third place: A certificate of recognition from the INS Executive Presidency and an institutional trophy.
Check the requirements, evaluation criteria, and other details in the contest rules here. here.
Submit your application by November 30 to [email protected]
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