Human Genetics Scholars Initiative (HGSI)

The application deadline was June 13, 2019, 11:59 pm U.S. Eastern Time.

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ASHG, in collaboration with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and Color Genomics, is pleased to provide the Human Genetics Scholars Initiative, a program launched in April 2019 to help advance diversity and inclusion in the field.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be a late-stage graduate student, postdoctoral fellow or early-career researcher.
• Be from an underrepresented group as defined by the National Institutes of Health guidelines.
• Submit an abstract to the ASHG 2019 Annual Meeting by the June 6, 2019 deadline.
• Complete the application form by June 13, 2019.
• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident with legal status

Application Requirements:

• CV/Resume
• Personal statement
• Two recommendation letters from a senior colleague, advisor or mentor 
• Submit an abstract to the ASHG 2019 Annual Meeting by the June 6, 2019 deadline.

Program Requirements:

• Attend ASHG 2019 in Houston and ASHG 2020 in San Diego.
• Participate in monthly webinars or small group chat sessions to help build community and explore professional development topics.
• Engage in mentor relationship with assigned mentor and develop network of additional mentors.
• Attend other scientific events or professional development programs to advance career using enrichment funds.
• Plan and lead public education/engagement activity in your community with resources from the NHGRI engagement program during the second year of the program.

Please contact Kanika Pulliam, PhD, Senior Manager, Education & Career Development Programs, at kpulliam@ashg.org with any questions.