Human Genetics Scholars Initiative Grant

Human Genetics Scholars Initiative Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society Of Human Genetics (ASHG)
Last Updated: July 17, 2025

Summary

The Human Genetics Scholars Initiative, funded by the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), aims to foster a diverse workforce in human genetics. The program identifies and mentors early-career scientists, providing them with essential resources, including ASHG membership, travel support for meetings, and dedicated mentorship. This initiative emphasizes inclusivity, equity, and professional development, preparing scholars to address critical research needs in genetics and genomics.

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. Human Genetics Scholars Initiative ASHG recognizes there is a great need to ensure that we have a workforce that represents people from all backgrounds and with varied perspectives and experiences. This is a need reinforced by many studies of the larger research community and experience within human genetics. ASHG is committed to creating experiences to recruit and train a talented and prepared workforce ready to address research needs in human genetics and genomics. Identify, mentor, and help prepare a select, diverse cohort of high-potential, early-career individuals for professional success.Develop and sustain a community of researchers across generations committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, who are willing to foster sustained attention to these issues in their research institutions and training programs. Over the course of this two-year, intensive program, each scholar will receive: Complimentary ASHG membership for two years.Complimentary registration, travel, and hotel accommodation for two Annual Meetings.A dedicated mentor for the two-year period, and support in identifying and building other potential mentor relationships, such as peer and subject-matter mentors.Enrichment funds for qualified career development of their choosing.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Trainees and early career scientists who submit a meeting abstract.