Human Genetics Scholars Initiative (HGSI) — 2-year program

Amount

Complimentary ASHG membership ×2 years + complimentary registration, travel, and hotel for two Annual Meetings + enrichment funds

Eligibility

Early-career scientists; applications for 2026-2028 cohort closed August 18, 2025; expect summer 2027 application for next cohort.

Deadline

Summer of even year (next: ~Aug 2027 for 2027-2029 cohort)

Application Requirements

Online application; CV; personal statement; mentor support; etc.

Contact / Links

• society@ashg.org

Conference Information

Dates: Annual, late October / early November; 2026 expected late October

Location: Rotates US cities (2026: Nashville-area venue; 2027 TBA)

Research match: Human genetics, genomics, precision medicine, multi-omics — Wishart's HMDB/DrugBank clinical applications feed into this audience.

Conference links:

• https://www.ashg.org/