American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Developing Countries Trainee Award

ASHG

Amount: $1,000 (Travel Award)
Deadline: June 1
Level: graduate, postdoc
Renewable: No

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About

The ASHG Developing Countries Trainee Award provides travel support to graduate students and postdocs from developing countries to present their human genetics research at the ASHG Annual Meeting.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: any
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Must be an ASHG member from a developing country (as defined by ASHG)
  • Must be a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow presenting research at the ASHG Annual Meeting

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Abstract of research
  • Letter of recommendation from mentor

Timeline

Applications open in April. Deadline in June. Winners notified in July.

Tips

Clearly articulate the scientific merit of your human genetics research and its relevance to your home country. Explain how attending the ASHG meeting will benefit your professional development and contributions to global health. Obtain a strong letter of support from your research mentor.