Genetic Counselor Travel Grant

CGA-IGC, with assistance from the Borrelli family, is pleased to offer four $2000 awards to CGA-IGC members to defray costs associated with in-person attendance at our Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA from November 14 – 16.

The aim of these travel grants is to promote the professional development of trainees and early career professionals in the field of hereditary gastrointestinal cancers.  At least two of the awards will be offered to genetic counselors.  Applications from individuals who submitted a research abstract will be prioritized. 

Please upload the following documents here (pdf format for all documents; image, pdf or ppt format for headshot):

(1) Brief paragraph (3-4 sentences) on how attending the CGA-IGC annual meeting will benefit professional development

(2) Attestation that applicant is a trainee or in their early career (within three years of graduation)

(3) Title of submitted research abstract (if applicable)

(4) Curriculum vitae

If selected for the award, a short biography and headshot will be requested to be used in media materials by CGA-IGC announcing and celebrating the award.

Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Applicants will be notified by September 1, 2024, and must attend the CGA-IGC Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA from November 14 – 16. We would also be pleased to offer an invitation to an awards reception on the evening of November 13th for grant recipients.

Please contact info@cgaigc.com for more information or with technical difficulties.