Audrey Heimler Special Projects Award
Forecasted
The Audrey Heimler Special Projects Award supports genetic counselors’ research, resources, and education projects that advance their profession and the provision of genetic services.
Funder: National Society of Genetic Counselors
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 annual award to one or more genetic counselors
Summary: Supports projects that advance the genetic counseling profession or the provision of genetic services.
Key Information: Projects must focus on the profession’s future or the provision of genetic services.
Description
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) offers this annual award for work focused on the future of genetic counseling and the provision of genetic services. Established through a donation to NSGC in 1989, it honors Audrey Heimler’s leadership in the profession and her role in establishing the society.
Supported work has included research on genetic counseling practice, resources counselors can use with patients, and innovative continuing education for counselors in current practice. Past projects have also addressed supervision, service delivery, patient-centered outcomes, and educational tools.
