The Paul D. Doolen Graduate Scholarship for the Study of Aging is intended to encourage and support research in the field of aging. The award focuses on various areas such as the biological processes involved in aging, sociological factors associated with aging, treatment of diseases common among elderly populations, care for older adults, and other topics that relate to aging.
The scholarship aims to foster interest and advancement in understanding issues that affect the elderly, from scientific research into age-related diseases to social aspects like elder care.