ASHG-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program

Applications for the 2025-2027 cohort were open October 1st, 2024 through January 5th, 2025.

In 2023, ASHG and NHGRI announced a new partnership that strengthens and substantially expands the organizations’ joint genomics fellowship programs.

The new Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program recognizes the importance of a variety of career paths to inform and advance genomics and its applications. The program provides training and career development in public policy, education and engagement, science communications and scientific administration. Opportunities are available for individuals at the postbaccalaureate and graduate levels.

Submit the Fellowship Interest Form to receive more information about the fellowships including notice of application windows.

Post-Graduate Fellowships

The ASHG-NHGRI post-graduate fellowship programs provide fellows with experiences working within NHGRI, ASHG and an additional organization informed by the fellow’s preference and anticipated career path.

The Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship is for individuals interested in the development and implementation of policies related to genetics/genomics research and its clinical applications at a national level.

The Genetics Education and Engagement Fellowship is for individuals interested in developing and implementing genetics/genomics education, community engagement and/or professional development initiatives for K-12, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and other professional or public audiences.

The Genomics Communications Fellowship is for individuals who are interested in the development, coordination and implementation of innovative, newsworthy public health communications products to help people learn about genomics and its roles in everyday lives.

• Fellowship Duration: Two years, starting in July
• Applications: Applications are open from October through early January each year.
• Eligibility: Applicants must have earned (or will earn prior to the start of the fellowship) an advanced degree (e.g., Masters, PhD, MD, or JD) and be eligible to work in the United States
• Compensation and Benefits: Annual $79,000 salary plus benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; retirement plan matching; and a training/travel allowance

Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship

The Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellowship is for recent undergraduates to gain exposure to and training in multiple career paths that advance public service for human genetics and genomics. Fellows will work either with NHGRI in the extramural research program or with ASHG exploring the variety of work that ASHG does to advance genetics and genomics research, literacy, public policy, and workforce development. The fellowship is ideal for applicants seeking a two-year appointment prior to enrolling in graduate or professional school.

• Fellowship Duration: Two years, starting in July.
• Applications: Applications are open from October through early January each year.
• Eligibility: Applicants must have recently (within 3 years) earned a BA or BS in the biological sciences or a closely related field and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Compensation and Benefits: Annual $45,500 salary plus benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan matching; and a training/travel allowance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ASHG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All eligible applicants may apply.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact fellowships@ashg.org.