Travel Grants & Awards
Cost shouldn't keep a great educator from Chattanooga. APHMG offers two awards for the 2027 Annual Meeting, and both cover complimentary registration plus three nights at The Chattanoogan Hotel.
Thank you to the APHMG Membership Committee, who review every application, and to our members and sponsors, whose support makes these awards possible.
Trainee Travel Grants
Apply in the travel grant section of the abstract form when you submit your poster abstract.
Deadline: Monday, February 15, 11:59 pm ET
Details & how to applyFirst-Time Attendee Award
Apply online with a short statement (250 words or less). Preference goes to junior faculty and others new to genetics education leadership.
Deadline: Monday, March 1
Details & how to applyAt a glance
| Trainee Travel Grant | First-Time Attendee Award | |
|---|---|---|
| Award | Complimentary registration + 3 hotel nights | Complimentary registration + 3 hotel nights |
| Who can apply | Trainees (students, residents, fellows, postdocs) submitting a poster abstract | Anyone attending the APHMG Annual Meeting for the first time; preference for junior faculty |
| How to apply | Travel grant section of the abstract form | Online application with a statement of 250 words or less |
| Deadline | Monday, February 15 | Monday, March 1 |
| Decision by | Monday, March 1, with abstract notifications | Monday, March 8 |
| You must | Present your poster in person | Attend the full meeting |
Eligible for both? You may apply for both, but each person can receive only one award.
Trainee Travel Grants
APHMG offers a limited number of travel grants so trainees can share their work and meet the educators who lead genetics teaching across the country.
The grant includes
- Complimentary meeting registration, including meals, receptions, Thursday's excursion, and the train dinner
- Three nights at The Chattanoogan Hotel, the meeting hotel
How to apply
- Open the abstract system and create your login.
- Submit your poster abstract (up to 400 words) by Monday, February 15, 11:59 pm ET.
- Complete the Trainee Travel Grant section of the form before you click Submit.
Abstract guidelines, poster size, and suggested topics are on the Call for Abstracts page. Late-breaking abstracts (due March 15) are not eligible for travel grants.
First-Time Attendee Award
APHMG is committed to a vibrant, inclusive community of genetics and genomics educators. Funding can be the biggest barrier for people new to the organization, so this award helps new program directors, course directors, junior faculty, and emerging leaders join us for the first time.
The award includes
- Complimentary meeting registration, including meals, receptions, Thursday's excursion, and the train dinner
- Three nights at The Chattanoogan Hotel
Who can apply
- First-time attendees of the APHMG Annual Meeting (preference for junior faculty)
- Able to attend the full meeting, May 11–14
How the committee decides
The APHMG Membership Committee reviews and votes on each application, looking at:
- Interest in genetics and genomics education
- Potential to engage with and contribute to APHMG
- Institutional and professional diversity
If there are more highly qualified applicants than awards, a lottery may be used.
How to apply
Fill out the short online application by Monday, March 1. Along with your role, institution, and contact details, it asks for a statement of 250 words or less on:
- Why you want to attend the APHMG Annual Meeting
- How attending will help your professional development and your commitment to genetics education
You'll get a confirmation email right away and hear back by Monday, March 8.
Apply for the awardKey dates
Questions?
Email manager@aphmg.org and we'll be glad to help. Everything else about the meeting is on the 2027 Annual Meeting page.