Despite a growing commitment to diversity among professional organizations, institutions, and training programs across the country, the field of genetics remains largely homogeneous and still faces significant underrepresentation of people from minority groups.
The New York State Genetic Task Force (NYSGTF) is dedicated to addressing this critical disparity. As such, we are pleased to announce the NYSGTF Grant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
The goal of this grant is to support early career professionals and trainees from diverse backgrounds to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the field of genetics in the state of New York. The NYSGTF Grant for DEI is open to trainees and early career professionals from traditionally underrepresented groups in the field of genetics, including individuals who are Black, Latinx, Indigenous American, Asian, those with low-income backgrounds, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities.
This grant is intended to support any of the following:
- Increase access to education and training opportunities for early career genetics professionals from underrepresented groups in NYS
- Support research endeavors of young investigators from diverse backgrounds
- Develop innovative approaches to improving DEI in genetics education, research, and clinical practice in our state
Examples of intended use of grant funds may include but are not limited to:
- registration or travel fees to a national education meeting related to genetics
- support for genetics-related board certification examination fees
- funding for novel research
- publication fees for accepted manuscript, etc.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis (please submit 2 months prior to intended use of funds); Decision will be communicated to applicant within 30 days of application; Funds must be utilized by no later than one year after award is granted, and receipts must be provided to NYSGTF. If a longer timeline is requested, this request must be made in writing.
Award Amount:The NYSGTF Grant for DEI will provide funding of up to $1000 for successful applicants. The award amount will range depending on the number of grants awarded, and may change year by year depending on availability of funds.
Eligibility: Genetics trainee or early career professional (within first 3 years of completion of training) enrolled or employed in NYS from a population that is underrepresented in the field of genetics. Precedence will be given to NYSGTF members.
Application Guidelines: To apply for the NYSGTF Grant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), please fill out this form and submit a proposal of no more than 500 words that outlines your current role within the field of genetics, your objective for using the funds, why funding is needed, and how this funding will support DEI within the state of NY. Include a timeline of expected use of funding.
Please submit your application to outreach@nysgeneticstaskforce.org with the subject line NYSGTF Grant for DEI.
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