Application deadline: October 1, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

The nomination packet for a GSA Award includes:

1. Nominee name and contact information
2. Nominator name and contact information (if different from the nominee)
3. Cover Letter
   1. The Cover Letter should be used to introduce the nominee in 250 words or fewer.
   2.  Nominators should briefly introduce themselves and the nominee, describe their relationship and experience with the nominee, and indicate for which award they are nominating.
   3.  Self-nominees should briefly introduce themselves and indicate for which award they are nominating.
4. NIH-style biosketch (≤5 pages) 
5.  Lived-experience statement
   1. Nominees should give an overview of their career path and scientific philosophy in 250 words or fewer. They are encouraged to describe their particular approaches to research, mentoring, teaching, and equity, as appropriate, and are welcome to include information about barriers they have faced and/or overcome.
6.  Award-specific questionnaire
7.  Demographic survey (optional)
   1.  Nominees will be ed to update the demographic information in their GSA member profile. Nominees are strongly encouraged to answer demographic questions. Demographic information will be kept confidential and will not affect the committee’s decision-making process but will instead help GSA track progress on diversity and inclusion goals over time.

To start your nomination, click the green “Apply” button in the upper right.

Current GSA Awards Committee members are not eligible to nominate for GSA Awards.

Before submitting your nomination, please review the list of previous recipients. Previous recipients may not be nominated for the same award.

To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, individuals should refrain from nominating close family members, including spouses.

For information on the award criteria, see the GSA website.

Questions about the awards or technical issues? Email society@genetics-gsa.org.