Call for Applications and Nominations to Serve on ASHG Committees

Applications for terms beginning January 2026 will open in early 2025.

Applications for committee service in 2025 closed earlier this year. 

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): 

• Awards Committee  
• Career Development Committee
• Digital Learning Committee
• Investment Committee
• Finance & Audit Committee
• Government & Public Advocacy Committee
• Membership Engagement Committee  
• Nominating Committee
• Professional Practice & Social Implications Committee
• Program Committee
• Public Education & Awareness Committee

Some committees will have trainee positions available.

What’s on the application/nomination form?

• You may begin the application form, save and exit, and complete the form any time before the March deadline.
• You will be asked:
  • Basic candidate information: name; email; institution; professional area of expertise
  • Open response questions: your interest in serving; relevant experience
  • Open response question(s) specific to the committee for which you are applying
  • Copy of curriculum vitae (CV) or NIH biosketch
  • Trainee applicants must submit reference details [i.e., name, institution, and email] with contact information, including name and email. See the brief recommendation form that the reference will be sent.

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 nominations process, contact ASHG staff at society@ashg.org.