DEI Grant

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 Genetics 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

  • Support research endeavors of young investigators from diverse backgrounds

  • Develop innovative approaches to improving DEI in genetics education, research, and clinical practice

Examples of the 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

Deadlines

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

  • Please submit 2 months prior to the intended use of funds

  • Decision will be communicated to the applicant within 30 days of the application

  • Funds must be utilized no later than one year after the award is granted

  • 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 $1,000 for successful applicants. The award amount will vary depending on the number of grants awarded and may change year by year depending on the availability of funds.

Eligibility

  • You are a genetics trainee or early career professional (in your first 3 years after training)

  • You are enrolled or employed in NYS

  • You are 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 with a proposal of no more than 500 words. Include the following:

    • Your current role within the field of genetics

    • Your objective for using the funds

    • Why funding is needed

    • How this funding will support DEI in the state of NY

    • A timeline of the expected use of funding

Please submit your application to outreach@nysgeneticstaskforce.org with the subject line “NYSGTF Grant for DEI”.

If you would like to support the DEI Grant, please donate below: