ASHG Early Career Award Grant

ASHG Early Career Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society Of Human Genetics (ASHG)
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Summary

The ASHG Early Career Award, presented by the American Society of Human Genetics, recognizes early-career scientists who have made significant contributions to human genetics research. Eligible candidates must have been independent investigators for no more than 10 years and demonstrate impactful work from their independent lab. Awardees receive a $10,000 monetary prize and a plaque at the Society's Annual Meeting, fostering innovation and leadership in the field.

Overview

About ASHG The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is the world’s largest professional community driving the field of human genetics and genomics research and translation, with decades of leadership supporting new discovery and applications. The Society was established in 1948 to lead research, education, and service in human genetics. The ASHG meeting, first held in 1948, has grown to become the world’s largest annual meeting in human genetics and genomics with attendance of 8,000 or more each year. Soon after, the Society published the first edition of The American Journal of Human Genetics, which launched in 1949. ASHG Early Career Award The ASHG Early Career Award recognizes scientists who are in the early stages of their careers as independent investigators. The candidate must not have been an independent investigator for more than 10 years and the work submitted for consideration must have been primarily the product of the candidate’s independent lab. The awardee will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $10,000 at the Society’s Annual Meeting.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All nominees must be current ASHG members.The candidate fulfills the basic requirements for candidacy:The candidate must not have been an independent investigator for more than 10 years. Consideration should be given for hiatuses in research career (e.g. due to medical concerns, family care, disability, etc).The work submitted for consideration must have been primarily the product of the candidate’s independent lab.The candidate’s work has a significant impact on the field of human genetics.Significance can be assessed based on factors such as: innovation, impact of work on the scientific field, collaborations, etc.The candidate has demonstrated a commitment to mentoring and training the next generation of scientists.Candidate’s trainees, teaching and other mentoring related activities within the lab.Involvement in various mentoring opportunities outside the lab. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.