Genetics Society of America
Early Career Leadership Program
Develop your skills, join a thriving network, and demonstrate your abilities by participating in the GSA’s Early Career Leadership Program!
Print or make a copy of the ECLP Application Checklist here! Use this checklist to enhance the quality of your application, prepare question responses, and make sure you include all requested information for a high quality application.
GSA recognizes that early career scientists are the future of our research community. To help them shape that future, we have designed a program that provides student and postdoc members from around the world with rich opportunities to enact change and advance their careers.
In this online program, participants work in teams to propose, develop, and implement initiatives that address unmet needs for the early career scientist community. Participants have the opportunity to work on their writing skills, which includes the option to take a writing workshop tailored for the needs of early career scientists. Early career leaders complete the program with new skills, a network of peers and mentors, and concrete deliverables that demonstrate their abilities.
In their own words
Watch the video below for an introduction to the ECLP by GSA Executive Director and Executive Editor Tracey DePellegrin, and to hear program participants discuss their experiences in the program, the application process, and their subcommittee work.
Early Career Scientist Committees
Each team of students and postdocs serves as a subcommittee with specific goals, working collaboratively while drawing on the expertise of experienced advisors.
Learn more about the goals, projects, and members of each subcommittee:
Career Development Subcommittee
Communication and Outreach Subcommittee
“The GSA stands out from other scientific associations in that it is very active in promoting activities and opportunities for career growth. I am very excited about the opportunity to contribute back!”
Read more on Genes to Genomes
I am not only developing my communication skills, but also expanding my professional network by working with a diverse group of early career scientists, editing and reviewing each other’s work.
Read more about the experiences of program participants
Resources developed by GSA Early Career Leaders
Workshop Wednesdays
Science Policy Fellowship Database
Policy Fellowship Interview Series
“Decoding Life” Career Path Interview Series
Weekly Newsletter
Science in a Snapshot
Leadership Spotlights
ECLP Alumni
ECLP Code of Conduct
Questions about the program or application? Email Engagement at engagement@genetics-gsa.org
Support the Early Career Leadership Program
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Learn more about career development at GSA
GENETICS Peer Review Training Program
Peer-reviewers are vital to science, yet early career scientists in our field rarely receive formal training in how to be a good reviewer. GSA and GENETICS are addressing this gap with a program that gives early career members real-world peer review experience. Participants will receive online training, feedback, and will become reviewers for manuscripts submitted to GENETICS.
Career Development Symposia
GSA offers funding for student and postdoc members to organize local symposia that provide career opportunities for early career scientists. Examples could include career skills symposia, networking events, and scientific symposia with substantial opportunities for student and postdoc presenters.