ASHG Mentorship Award Grant

ASHG Mentorship Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society Of Human Genetics (ASHG)
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: March 23, 2026

Summary

The ASHG Mentorship Award recognizes outstanding mentors within the American Society of Human Genetics, honoring those who have shown a dedicated commitment to guiding graduate students, postdocs, and fellows. Award recipients, who receive a plaque and a $10,000 monetary award at the annual meeting, must demonstrate a strong track record in mentoring diverse, successful mentees and provide support that extends beyond traditional expectations. This award highlights the importance of mentorship in advancing careers in human genetics.

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. Mentorship Award The ASHG Mentorship Award honors ASHG members who have significant records of accomplishment as mentors. The award is open to individuals at all academic ranks, but eligible candidates must have demonstrated a sustained pattern of exemplary mentorship at the graduate student, postdoctoral, residency, or fellowship level. The awardee will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $10,000 at the Society’s Annual Meeting. Judging Criteria Documented, strong track record in educating, diverse, internationally successful mentees in junior faculty positionsCoaching efforts well beyond the call of dutyStrong commitment to assistance with further career path

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.