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Call for Applications and Nominations to Serve on ASHG Committees

Applications for committee service in 2026 will open in early February and close on March 14, 2025. 

Candidate Review Process

After the submission deadline, the ASHG Nominating Committee reviews all the nominations with extensive input from committee chairs to finalize committee appointments, which are ultimately approved by the ASHG Executive Committee. Nominees will be notified of their application's status in late summer.

ASHG is committed to ensuring that the composition of its committees reflects the diversity of our membership and believes that a diverse leadership structure provides the variety of perspectives and ideas needed to develop high-quality programs. 

ASHG strongly encourages applications (self-nominations) in addition to the nomination of colleagues.

ASHG Committees: (click each link to read descriptions of committee service): 

Some committees will have trainee positions available.

What’s on the application/nomination form?

  • Basic information: name, email, institution, professional area of expertise
  • Nominee's interest in serving and relevant experience
  • Open response question(s) specific to the committee for which you are applying
  • Curriculum vitae (CV) or NIH biosketch
  • Reference details for trainee nominees (i.e., name, institution, and email) with contact information. See the brief recommendation form for the reference will be sent.

You may begin the application form, save and exit, and complete the form any time before the deadline.

Qualifications:

  • Current ASHG membership (both applicants and nominators)
  • Leadership and volunteer experience on boards and committees a plus but not required
  • Knowledge of ASHG’s mission, purpose, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths, and needs
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Please see the description of each committee linked above for committee-specific qualifications.

Questions?

For questions about the ASHG application and nomination process, contact ASHG staff at society@ashg.org.