Genomic and Precision Medicine Mentoring Award

To qualify for this Scientific Sessions 2023 award, you must meet the following deadlines:

• June 7, 2023 – Deadline to have an active AHA membership with the sponsoring Council.
• June 14, 2023, 6 p.m. CT – Deadline to apply for Scientific Sessions 2023 awards in the Council Awards System.

For awards requiring abstract submission, the deadline to submit your science to Scientific Sessions 2023 is June 8, 2023, 6 p.m. CT

The Genomic and Precision Medicine (GPM) Mentoring Award exemplifies an unprecedented commitment to moving the field of science forward. The winner of this yearly award must be an accomplished scientist that goes above and beyond to mentor well-trained and well-rounded individuals with a passion for science. The award will be given to an individual who during their career has dedicated leadership and success in mentoring individuals in scientific careers.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be member of the Council on Genomic and Precision Medicine at the time of application.
• The number and diversity of students mentored
• The participation of underrepresented groups is favorable. These groups include: women of all racial or ethnic groups; African American, Native American, and Hispanic men; and people with disabilities.
• The completion of graduate programs, goals, fellowship training, publications, and the attainment of pre- or post-doctoral fellowship training grants for trainees
• Assisting mentees to present and publish their work, to find financial aid, and to provide career guidance
• Providing psychological support, encouragement, and essential strategies for life in the scholarly community
• Continued interest in the individual's professional advancement.
• Criteria can be documented with quantitative data (NIH training grant table format), and also through three trainee letters of support.

How to Apply/Required Documents

• CV that includes the following information: the number and diversity of students mentored; the participation of underrepresented groups is favorable. These groups include: women of all racial or ethnic groups; African American, Native American, and Hispanic men; and people with disabilities.
• The completion of graduate programs, goals, fellowship training, publications, and the attainment of pre- or post-doctoral fellowship training grants for trainees
• Assisting mentees to present and publish their work, to find financial aid, and to provide career guidance;
• Providing psychological support, encouragement, and essential strategies for life in the scholarly community;
• Continued interest in the individual's professional advancement.
• One Letter of nomination (up to 2 more optional letters
• 3 Letters of recommendation by trainees

Visit the Council Awards Application System to complete an application.

A username and password previously set up through online profile registration at Professional Heart Daily will be necessary to access the Application System. If you have not created an online profile yet, please visit Professional Heart Daily to create an online member profile before accessing the Council Awards Application System. AHA Professional Members who are creating an online profile for the first time should make sure to register using their AHA member identification numbers.

An active AHA Professional Membership is required of all applicants for this award. If you are joining the AHA to apply, please wait on your AHA membership number to arrive from AHA Member Services via e-mail before creating an online profile and starting your application file. We suggest that new members join the AHA at least one week prior to the award application deadline for the member number to be processed and delivered in time for the application deadline. The member ID number will be required on the award application form

Prizes

• $1,000 honorarium
• Engraved Plaque
• Complimentary registration to Scientific Sessions
• Travel expenses to attend Scientific Sessions, including round-trip airfare (21-day advance purchase required); ground transportation; hotel accommodations for one night; and up to $70 in sustenance for the day of the lecture
• Two complimentary council dinner tickets

• Join or renew as an AHA Professional Member
• Submit your application at Council Awards Application System
• Instructions for ProposalCentral, the new Council Awards platform
  

Questions

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