George W. Beadle Award

The George W. Beadle Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the genetics research community and who have led an exemplary research career. Recipients are honored for contributions such as creating or disseminating invaluable techniques or tools, helping the community adopt model systems, providing a voice for the community in public or political forums, or maintaining active leadership roles. The award was established by the Genetics Society of America (GSA) in 1999 in honor of George W. Beadle.

Nominees need not be GSA members (members are given priority). Individuals and teams can be nominated and there is no limit on team size. A nomination packet must include nominee and nominator contact information, a cover letter (250 words or fewer), an NIH-style biosketch (5 pages or fewer), a lived-experience statement (250 words or fewer), and responses to the selection questionnaire.

Submit a nomination packet via GSA including nominee and nominator contact information, a cover letter, NIH-style biosketch, lived-experience statement, and answers to the selection questionnaire. Each nomination is valid for three award cycles and may be updated during that period.