Georgeanna Seegar Jones, M.D. Women of the Hall Investigative Scientist Award
The Georgeanna Seegar Jones, M.D. Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine funds innovative research to advance IVF and assisted reproductive technology.
Funder: American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Due Dates: January 4, 2027: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 total for one year (including max 10% indirect costs)
Summary: Supports innovative research to advance in vitro fertilization and assisted reproductive technology, honoring Dr. Georgeanna Seegar Jones’s legacy.
Key Information: ASRM membership required before funding is released and must be maintained through project completion and presentation.
Description
This award, established in honor of Dr. Georgeanna Seegar Jones, aims to support innovative research projects dedicated to advancing assisted reproductive technology, with a particular focus on in vitro fertilization (IVF). The grant is designed for independent investigators with a strong career commitment to reproductive medicine, encouraging new discoveries in basic or translational science that may improve the understanding and treatment of infertility. The award commemorates Dr. Jones’s pioneering contributions, including her leadership in establishing the first successful IVF program in the United States.
