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 a cohort of high-potential, early-career individuals for professional success.*
- Develop and sustain a community of researchers committed to achieving ASHG’s vision that people everywhere realize the benefits of human genetics and genomics research.
Over the course of the 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.
*Consistent with applicable law, an individual candidate’s race, ethnicity, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or transgender status) may not be considered a factor for purposes of program eligibility or in selecting participants.
For questions, please contact [email protected].
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Partners & Sponsors
Thank you to our partners and sponsors for their support of the 2026 HGSI program.
