NSGC Research Initiative
NSGC’s annual $30,000 grant supports research advancing genetic counseling, focusing on evidence, best practices, and strategic priorities, with findings shared at future NSGC conferences.
Funder: National Society of Genetic Counselors
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 per award; one-year project period; annual competition
Summary: Supports research advancing the genetic counseling profession and addressing NSGC strategic priorities.
Key Information: Annual RFP topic is announced at the NSGC Annual Conference; findings are presented at future conferences.
Description
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Research Initiative is an annual grant program awarding $30,000 to a research project that advances the genetic counseling profession. Each year, the NSGC issues a request for proposals (RFP) focused on a topic aligned with its Strategic Initiative, with the selected project announced at the Annual Conference. The grant aims to support innovative research that demonstrates the value of genetic counseling, generates evidence for best practices, and informs the profession’s growth. Funded projects are expected to contribute to the evidence base for genetic counseling and present findings at future NSGC Annual Conferences.
