DeLill Nasser Award for Professional Development in Genetics
The DeLill Nasser Award from the Genetics Society of America funds early-career geneticists to attend conferences or courses that advance their research and professional development.
Funder: Genetics Society of America
Due Dates: October 1, 2025 | April 3, 2026 | September 18, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award; typically supports one conference or course per cycle.
Summary: Supports early-career geneticists (graduate students and postdocs) to attend conferences or laboratory courses for professional development.
Key Information: You must be a current GSA graduate student or postdoc member to apply; two letters of recommendation required.
Description
The Genetics Society of America (GSA) DeLill Nasser Award for Professional Development in Genetics provides financial support (up to $1,000) for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to participate in conferences or laboratory courses that advance their professional development in genetics. The award honors DeLill Nasser, a prominent figure in genetics and a champion of early-career scientists. Two application cycles are offered each year, allowing recipients to use the funds for events relevant to their research and career growth.
