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News
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What we need to do next: OMB’s proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule
This free guide explains details of OMB's proposed rule and offers actionable tips for scientists to oppose it. Comments are due to OMB by July 13.June 2, 2026 -
NIH Request for Information on measuring and rewarding scientific impact
The National Institutes of Health is engaging stakeholders in defining specific, measurable indicators and incentives that reflect the collaborative, rigorous, and mission-driven nature of modern biomedical science.June 18, 2026 -
NIH releases RFI on proposal to cap the number of simultaneous RPGs per PI
NIH is requesting information on pros and/or cons of the policy, the optimal number of RPGs for the cap, strengths and weaknesses of the proposed implementation strategies, and possible unintended consequences or policy loopholes. Comments are due by August 3, 2026.June 8, 2026 -
June 2026 issue of G3 published
Read the latest science published in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics.June 4, 2026
Events
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NPA IMPACT Fellowship Program application deadline
IMPACT provides participants with access to personal and career resources, along with a cohort of peers, so that they can strategically build upon their existing skills and advance in their careersJune 26, 2026 -
One-hour virtual working group to draft OMB comments
Join others in the GSA community for a working session to draft your comment on the recently proposed Office of Management and Budget “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance” by the July 13 deadline.June 29, 2026 -
GSA Award Seminar Series with George W. Beadle Award recipient Aaron Mitchell
In this seminar, Aaron Mitchell will reflect on learning about this fact through his work with the Yeast Genetics community and his efforts to provide these elements in the Fungal Pathogenesis field.July 2, 2026 -
Quarterly LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group
Each discussion will be moderated by a GSA member volunteer and feature a specific topic of discussion, as well as opportunities to connect with other LGBTQIA+ geneticists and allies.July 7, 2026 -
GSA Awards Seminar with Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal recipient Judith Kimble
In this seminar, Kimble will describe her discovery of a stem cell niche in the nematode C. elegans, the first discovered in any organism, and then discuss how genetics led the way to understand how the niche communicates with stem cells to ensure self-renewal and differentiation.July 9, 2026 -
Call for Applications: 2026 NPA Board Election
The National Postdoctoral Association is seeking applications for four committed and energetic candidates to run for a three-year term to the NPA Board of Directors.July 10, 2026 -
NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) proposal submission deadline
The CAREER Program offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.July 22, 2026 -
Fall 2026 BigBREW: Humanizing STEM to meet student needs and deepen student engagement
This one-day virtual event is centered on humanizing undergraduate STEM education to meet student needs and deepen engagement, highlighting how both instructor practices and representation shape student experiences and contribute to more inclusive and engaging learning environments.August 12, 2026 -
NAS Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program application deadline
This fellowship through the National Academies of Sciences is a six-month, full-time (37.5 hours per week), hands-on program structured to engage participants in developing the evidence basis needed to meet future regulatory challenges presented by novel products of biotechnology.August 31, 2026 -
Application deadline for MSCA postdoctoral fellowships
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship grants aim to help researchers holding a PhD to acquire new skills, develop their careers, and gain international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral experience.September 9, 2026 -
Call for papers: Advances in Genetics & Genomics of Animal Breeding
This series for GENETICS and G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics will highlight innovative approaches, emerging strategies, and state-of-the-art methodologies shaping the future of farmed and companion animal breeding.September 15, 2026 -
NSF Mid-career Program application deadline
This program supports mid-career researchers, at the associate professor rank (or equivalent), to substantively enhance and advance their research program through synergistic partnerships.March 1, 2027