Summer Genetics Scholars Program

Thank you for your interest in the ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine’s (ACMGF) Summer Genetic Scholars program (SGSP). The application cycle for 2026 has concluded and selected institutions have been notified. To view the institutions please click on the “2026 SGSP Institutions” on the right side of the screen. The application cycle for 2027 will launch in September, 2026.

Interested students should reach out to the mentor of the institution to which they wish to apply. The list of participating institutions can be found on this page, to the right. The Foundation is not involved in the selection process for SGSP student participants.

The Foundation is extremely grateful to BioMarin and Ultragenyx whose support has allowed the Foundation to sponsor 12 students to participate in the summer of 2026.

SGSP was started in 2011 and has sponsored over 250 scholars at more than 60 different institutions around the country since then. This program has a lasting impact on participants.

Institution Selection

• Institutions will be selected by the Summer Genetics Scholars Committee.
• Selection is made based on the applicant institution’s and ability to adequately provide support and resources to a Summer Genetics Scholar.
• Institutions must apply on an annual basis for consideration for the program.

Qualifications of Student Applicants

In order to apply for the Summer Genetics Scholars program, applicants must:

• be enrolled in a medical school in the US and in good standing at the time of the application.
• have completed their first year of medical school.

Student Selection

Institutions selected to serve as a host site are responsible for selecting one Summer Genetics Scholar. Mentors will be required to notify the student and ACMGF staff of the student’s selection. All copies of the application must be sent to the ACMG for record-keeping and reimbursements purposes.

Direct additional inquiries to acmgf@acmgfoundation.org.

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