Starter Culture Microgrants support GSA member-led community initiatives benefiting students and faculty, funding in-person or virtual projects to meet shared needs and connect the genetics community.
The application now requires you to indicate whether you used the checklist and select a statement about existing funding and other funding options. Newly added text says fully funded initiatives are unlikely to receive support and strongly encourages new initiatives benefiting communities that otherwise lack access to the information presented.
Special Interest Group Funding supports genetics research communities with meeting costs and carer’s awards to bring researchers together for regular meetings focused on particular research themes.
The Genetics Society’s Public Engagement Grant supports members delivering in-person or virtual genetics outreach, funding travel and materials to help them engage the public with genetics.
SIG Research Grant Funding supports NSGC members’ research that advances Special Interest Group goals and strategic priorities to strengthen the genetic counseling profession and improve patient access.
The Genetics Society’s Training Grant supports members taking short courses or collaborative laboratory visits to learn genetic or genomic techniques that directly help their research.
The Genetics Society’s One-off Meeting sponsorship supports organisers of independent genetics meetings, funding lectures, sessions or whole events with an emphasis on diverse speakers and participation.