September 27, 2023
- June 7, 2022 - Solicitation of Nominations for the 2022 National Human Genome Research Institute’s Outstanding Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Genomics Workforce. See NOT-HG-22-014.
- October 25, 2021 - Reminder: Notice of NIH's Encouragement of Applications Supporting Individuals from Underrepresented Ethnic and Racial Groups as well as Individuals with Disabilities. See Notice NOT-OD-22-019.
- November 22, 2019 - Notice of NIH's Interest in Diversity. See Notice NOT-OD-20-031.
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) solicits nominations for its Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in the Genomics Workforce. The NHGRI Genomics Workforce DEIA Awards Program was developed to recognize NHGRI extramural investigators who are making a sustained and substantial contribution to enhancing DEIA in the human genomics workforce (e.g., increase the diversity of researchers, provide and create career development opportunities, promote an inclusive work environment and ensure access to resources within their organization). Two honorific, non-monetary awards of recognition will be given each year to honor an Early Stage investigator and an Established Investigator who have made significant influence on enhancing DEIA in the genomics workforce.
- Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/glossary.htm#EarlyStageInvestigator(ESI)) whose past experiences exemplify the commitment to enhancing DEIA in the genomics workforce.
- Established Investigator who throughout their career has demonstrated a sustained, high level of research and mentoring productivity and commitment to enhancing DEIA in the genomics workforce, either as an individual or as a team leader (https://researchtraining.nih.gov/career/established-career).
- DATES: Nominations must be submitted by December 22, 2023, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
2023 Award Details
This Notice is a reissue of NOT-HG-22-014. Two honorific awards of recognition will be offered to one individual in each of the two award categories. The awardee(s) will be invited to and acknowledged during the May 20, 2024 open session of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research meeting and will be offered the opportunity to present their research and accomplishments towards enhancing diversity in the genomic workforce including equity, inclusion, and accessibility of the genomics workforce during the meeting.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals must have received NHGRI funding in one of the following areas of interest specific to NHGRI: genomic science; genomic medicine; ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic and genomic research (ELSI); bioinformatics; data science; genomic technology development; and/or training programs.
- Nominees for the Established Investigator Grant must be a named individual on an NHGRI grant, which may include the following:
- Principal Investigator (PI), Multiple PI, or Co-Investigator (see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/glossary.htm for definitions) on an NHGRI grant
- PI, Multiple PI or Co-Investigator on a Common Fund grant that includes NHGRI listed as a funder of the grant
- At the time of the nomination due date, December 22, 2023, nominees for the ESI award must belong to one of the following categories:
- A named individual on an NHGRI grant who meets the NIH definition of an Early Stage Investigator
- A named individual on an NHGRI training grant
- A recipient of an NHGRI Fellowship (F) award or Career Development (K) award.
- Self-nominations are acceptable; however, they must be accompanied by one letter of support from a mentor or colleague.
- The following individuals are not eligible to be nominated: federal employees and interns/fellows; federal contractors; and current members of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research.
Nominations
The nomination package may be submitted by the nominee or a nominee’s mentor or colleague. Before submitting the nomination for the ESI award, the ESI researcher must confirm that their ESI status is correctly marked in their eRA Commons (https://era.nih.gov/) profile. If the status is incorrect, the nominee should contact the NIH eRA Service Desk (https://grants.nih.gov/support/index.html) to resolve the issue before submitting a nomination.
Nomination packages must be submitted in a single PDF file that includes:
- CV and NIH Biosketch including a link (URL) to the nominee’s “My Bibliography” in PubMed. If the nominee doesn’t have a “My Bibliography” listed in PubMed, refer to these simple step-by-step instructions to save the nominee’s citations in PubMed to a “My Bibliography.” Use the URL that PubMed automatically generates when the “My Bibliography” sharing setting is changed to public.
- A 500 word or less personal statement from the nominee that highlights the demonstrated commitment and contributions made to improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) to the genetics and genomics workforce.
- Letter of nomination (1,000 words or less) from the nominee or from a mentor or colleague familiar with the nominee’s work, addressing the nominee’s: (a) methods, approaches, and innovative ideas of enhancing DEIA in the genomics workforce, and (b) successful efforts to enhance DEIA in the genomics workforce. The strongest letters will demonstrate the lasting significance and impact of the nominee’s effort of enhancing DEIA in the genomics workforce to date, as appropriate for their career level.
- For self-nominations, one additional letter of endorsement from other mentors or colleagues is required. Letters of endorsement should address similar themes as in the previous bullet. For all other nominations, no additional letter of endorsement is necessary.
Submission
Compile the above elements into a single PDF file, attach the PDF to an email, and send it to NHGRI_DEIA@nih.gov with the subject line “Nomination for the 2023 NHGRI’s Outstanding Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce”. The nomination package should be received by NHGRI no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 22, 2023.
Review and Selection Process
The nominations will be assessed on: (1) the innovation and excellence of the methods, approaches, etc. used to enhance DEIA in the genomics workforce, (2) the impact on DEIA the field of human genomics, and (3) demonstrated success of the nominee’s efforts, as appropriate, for the career level of the nominee.
A review panel composed of NHGRI staff with relevant expertise will be assembled. This panel will review the nomination packages for the nominee in each of the two categories. The NHGRI Director and senior leadership staff will review the recommendations and select a final awardee for each of the two categories.
Final decisions will be made in March 2024 and all nominees will be notified by March 4, 2024 of their status.
FAQ
NHGRI has generated a document of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (https://www.genome.gov/TIDHE/Outstanding-Award-for-Enhancing-DEIA-in-the-Genomics-Workforce). This FAQ may be updated with additional questions and answers without additional notice.
Lucia A. Hindorff, Ph.D.
Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office
National Human Genome Research Institute
Email:NHGRI_DEIA@nih.gov
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