Awards - ASHG

Awards

Photo of all the 2024 Resource-Limited Awardee at the ASHG 2023 annual Meeting Held in Washington D.C.

Needs-Based Travel Awards

Needs-Based Travel Awards help defray the costs of ASHG Annual Meeting participation for those who would not otherwise have the funds to attend. The ASHG Program Committee will select award recipients based on the quality of submitted abstracts. Award Requirements To be awarded a Needs-Based Travel Award, nominees must: Not otherwise have the funds to... Read More

The HGSI Scholars

Human Genetics Scholars Initiative

The 2026 HGSI Applications are closed. The Human Genetics Scholars Initiative is an intensive two-year professional development program supporting early-career scientists. ASHG is committed to creating experiences that recruit and train a talented, prepared workforce ready to address research needs in human genetics and genomics. The program goals are to: Identify, mentor, and help prepare... Read More

2021 Gruber Genetics Prize

The Gruber Genetics Prize is presented by The Gruber Foundation to a leading scientist, or up to three, in recognition of groundbreaking contributions to any realm of genetics research. Dr. Orkin’s remarkable body of work has not only revolutionized our understanding of how these illnesses occur but has also led to promising new gene-based therapies for thalassemia... Read More

AJHG Award for Outstanding Trainee Publication

AJHG Award for Outstanding Trainee Publication

Each September, the editorial board of The American Journal of Human Genetics selects two trainee-authored articles published in AJHG in the previous year that best represent outstanding scientific contributions to the field of human genetics. Two AJHG Awards for Outstanding Trainee Publication will be given annually, with a monetary award of $1,000 and a certificate presented to... Read More