NYSGTF Grant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

NYSGTF Grant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is sponsored by New York State Genetics Task Force. The goal of this grant is to support early career professionals and trainees from diverse backgrounds to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the field of genetics in the state of New York.

DEI Grant — New York State Genetics Task Force Despite a growing commitment to diversity among professional organizations, institutions, and training programs across the country, the field of genetics remains largely homogeneous and still faces significant underrepresentation of people from minority groups. The New York State Genetics Task Force (NYSGTF) is dedicated to addressing this critical disparity.

As such, we are pleased to announce the NYSGTF Grant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The goal of this grant is to support early career professionals and trainees from diverse backgrounds to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the field of genetics in the state of New York.

The NYSGTF Grant for DEI is open to trainees and early career professionals from traditionally underrepresented groups in the field of genetics, including individuals who are Black, Latinx, Indigenous American, Asian, those with low-income backgrounds, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities.

This grant is intended to support any of the following Increase access to education and training opportunities for early career genetics professionals and trainees from underrepresented groups Support research endeavors of investigators from diverse backgrounds Develop innovative approaches to improving DEI in genetics education, research, and clinical practice Promote genetics-focused outreach efforts for underrepresented communities within New York state Examples of the intended use of grant funds may include, but are not limited to: Registration or travel fees to a national education meeting related to genetics Support for genetics-related board certification examination fees Supplemental funding for novel research (examples include gift cards for participants, statistician fees, etc.) Publication fees for accepted manuscript Applications are accepted twice yearly: February 15th and August 15th Decision will be communicated to the applicant within 30 days of the application Funds must be utilized for the specified objective and within the approved timeline.

If a longer timeline is requested, this must be made in writing. Receipts must be provided to NYSGTF for retroactive reimbursement of approved expenses The NYSGTF Grant for DEI will provide funding of up to $1,000 for successful applicants. The award amount will vary depending on the number of grants awarded and may change year by year depending on the availability of funds.

You are a genetics trainee or early career professional (in your first 3 years after training) AND You are enrolled, employed, or reside in NYS AND You are from a population that is underrepresented in the field of genetics OR your research focuses on a population that is underrepresented in the field of genetics Precedence will be given to NYSGTF members To apply for the NYSGTF Grant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), please complete and submit the following google form before the deadline: DEI Grant Submissions Form Questions?

Email outreach@nysgeneticstaskforce. org with the subject line “NYSGTF DEI Grant”. If you would like to support the DEI Grant, please donate below: