Grants

The Grants Committee is responsible for grants to graduate students and educational institutions as well as those grants designated to the Foundation.

The Foundation for Genetic Technology provides grants for AGT members funded by the following corporate sponsors:

Application

Awards, Scholarships and Grants

Outstanding Technologist Grant

Application Instructions

Purpose: To honor an outstanding technologist (must be AGT member).

Eligibility:

  1. Technologist must be NCA certified or eligible.
  2. Have three or more years of experience.
  3. Nomination by peer with support from director (both AGT members).
  4. Contributes above what is required by the job description.
  5. Demonstrates excellent customer service (internal and external).
  6. Demonstrates excellent character:
    1. Team player
    2. Dependable
    3. Detail oriented
    4. Focused
  7. Demonstrates leadership ability
    1. Participates in training
    2. Has excellent troubleshooting skills
    3. Participates in poster/presentations for lab or meetings

Outstanding Technologist Grant
Application

Due Date: Monday, February 1, 2010
Mail To: Foundation for Genetic Technology
Outstanding Technologist Grant
P.O. Box 625
Biloxi MS 39533-0625

Section I: Biographical Information (Nominee)
Name_____________________________________________________________
Last First Middle Initial

Address___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

Phone Number________________ Social Security Number_________________

Years of Cytogenetics Experience______ Current Position_________________

On a separate piece of paper list all positions held in cytogenetics, years in those positions and the laboratory OR attach a current copy of your CV.

E-Mail Address________________________ AGT Member #_______________

NCA Certification #____________________ (please enclose a copy of the card)

Date of Initial Certification____________________________________________

If Not Certified NCA Eligible Yes______________ No____________________

 

Section II: Nominator Information
Use an attached sheet to submit a one page essay stating why the individual deserves the Outstanding Technologist Grant using examples of outstanding performance, leadership abilities, etc. This essay should be endorsed by the laboratory director as well as the nominator.
Nominators Name___________________________________________________

Nominators Position_________________________________________________

Nominator Address__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

 

Phone #______________________ E-Mail Address______________________

Relationship to the Nominee___________________________________________

Nominator AGT Member #___________________________________________

 

Section III: Certification Statement
I affirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the above statements are correct. I understand that I am responsible for the submission of all required documents within the deadlines. The Foundation for Genetic Technology reserves the right not to process applications to be late or incomplete.

_________________________________________________________________
Nominee’s Signature Date

__________________________________________________________________
Nominator’s Signature Date

__________________________________________________________________
Laboratory Director’s Signature Date

Laboratory Directors AGT Member #___________________________________