ASHG Education Award Grant

ASHG Education Award Grant

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

Summary

The ASHG Education Award honors exceptional contributions to human genetics education, recognizing nominees with a significant impact on teaching and learning in the field. Established by the American Society of Human Genetics, this award emphasizes diversity and inclusivity, requiring nominees to demonstrate a commitment to innovative education practices. The recipient will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $10,000 at the Society's Annual Meeting, highlighting the importance of effective genetics education.

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 Education Award The Education Award recognizes outstanding contributions to human genetics education. Nominees must have made contributions that are recognized nationally or internationally as being of exceptional quality and great importance to human genetics education and should have long-standing involvement in genetics education, contributions in more than one area, and contributions of substantive influence on individuals and/or organizations. Nominees should show a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Formerly known as the Arno Motulsky-Barton Childs Award for Excellence in Human Genetics Education. Examples of the types of contributions that might qualify a nominee include: producing a set of writings that has had a major influence on human genetics education, developing a curriculum or innovative teaching program that is widely emulated, writing a book that has been adopted by many universities, or developing an educational website. The awardee will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $10,000 at the Society’s Annual Meeting. Judging Criteria A lifelong commitment to teaching: Prior awards specifically for excellence in teaching;Development of disruptive approaches to teaching;Demonstrable impact of their teaching.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All nominees must be current ASHG members. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.