Genetics Society of America
Impactful policy needs the active engagement of scientists, who are critical to ensuring that government and funder decisions at all levels reflect scientific knowledge and sustain support for innovation. GSA is dedicated to helping our members more effectively advocate for science and for scientists.
Are you interested in a public policy career? The GSA Policy Fellowship Database highlights policy training opportunities for scientists. You can filter by required education, location, compensation, application deadline, and other features, making it easier to find opportunities that fit your unique needs. Curated by the Early Career Scientist Policy Subcommittee.
Advocacy Resources
Need help getting involved in US-based advocacy? Make use of the tools, advice, and information provided by our partners at the Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology (FASEB). GSA members are also invited to represent our Society at a FASEB Hill Day, in which scientists travel to Capitol Hill to speak directly with policymakers about critical issues that affect their work.
Policy Statements
When issues that affect the scientific community arise, GSA understands the importance of clearly communicating our position. Public policy statements are reviewed and approved by the GSA Board of Directors and/or Executive Committee, as are those letters drafted by other policy coalitions and signed by GSA.
By partnering with policy coalitions that unite the scientific and biological research communities, we support the causes that matter the most to you and your fellow scientists. We work closely with the following organizations in tracking emerging policy issues and coordinating advocacy actions. Be the first to know when your voice is needed by signing up for email advocacy alerts from each of our partners, linked below.
People with disabilities pursuing STEM careers frequently face hardships, discrimination, stereotypes, and ableism that hamper their growth and well-being. Inability to comply with ADA guidelines has created barriers to accessibility, which worsened with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as the world transitioned to a virtual way of living. In 2020, many organizations, such as…
Developing humankind’s scientific understanding of our modern world is contingent on the policies and facilitators that are funding our prospective research. Over the past several decades, government policies and initiatives have been enacted to promote groundbreaking research across the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Breakthrough discoveries are occurring almost every day, yet the…
By Daniel J. Gironda In the Paths to Science Policy series, we talk to individuals who have a passion for science policy and are active in advocacy through their various roles and careers. The series...
I found Hill Day to be an equalizing experience—early career scientists are just as able to advocate effectively as senior faculty. Our advocacy needs to be as diverse as our community!
Read Hill Day tips
