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Chen Award of Excellence

Human Genome Organisation

This award is giving out in recognition of young scientists who have made significant contributions to the field during their early career years (normally within 15 years from the time of receiving his/her highest earned degree, in the year of the award) and:

who has performed extraordinary work in biomedical sciences which has changed the thinking in the human genomics field; and/or
who has uncovered new insights which brought forth new therapies; and/or
whose contributions have significantly impacted the Asia-Pacific region

The award recipient will be given a monetary award of US$5,000 and a plaque. He/She will be invited to attend the award presentation ceremony and present a lecture in conjunction with the annual Human Genome Organization (HUGO) – Human Genome Meeting.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Unlike many biomedical foundations, HUGO does not operate traditional research-grant funding cycles. Instead, it focuses on recognition and advancement of genomics globally through:

🏅 Award Types Historically Associated with HUGO

Award	What It Recognizes	Key Predictors of Selection
HUGO Achievement/Distinguished Scientist Awards	Transformative contributions to human genomics	High-impact published work, leadership, international recognition
Early-Career Prizes or Fellowships (varies by year)	Rising leaders in genomics	Strong publication record, innovative genomic approaches, diversity/global reach
Travel Scholarships to Human Genome Meetings (HGM)	Support for presenting high-value research	Quality of abstract, novelty of research, relevance to HUGO mission, early-career status, LMIC origin beneficial
Outreach & Equity Initiatives	Work driving global equity in genomics	Demonstrated capacity-building, community genomics, policy or ethical leadership

HUGO’s mission emphasizes:

Global representation, especially under-represented regions

Ethical, legal, and social aspects of genetics

Genomics as a benefit to all humanity

So excellence + impact + global accessibility = recipe for success.

🔑 What Helps Most in HUGO-Reviewed Opportunities

Factor	Why It Matters
Clear impact on human genomic understanding	Central to HUGO’s mission
Work that bridges across borders, disciplines, or populations	HUGO is an international unifier
Strong publications or abstract quality	Main way reviewers evaluate merit
Equity in genomics (e.g., African, Asian, Indigenous genomic data)	A top priority for HUGO
Collaboration & mentorship contributions	They value community builders
Ethics, data sharing, genome access frameworks	Particularly important
Early-career promise demonstrated	For travel or young-investigator awards

🎯 Practical Strategy for Applicants

To align well with HUGO opportunities:

✔ Present research with global implications for human health
✔ Highlight international or cross-population genomic data
✔ Emphasize open-science and ethical frameworks
✔ Demonstrate leadership beyond papers (training, outreach, population engagement)
✔ If early-career: focus on originality + strong abstract for HGM

Specialties

Genetics & Genomics

Eligibility Requirements

who has performed extraordinary work in biomedical sciences which has changed the thinking in the human genomics field; and/or
who has uncovered new insights which brought forth new therapies; and/or
whose contributions have significantly impacted the Asia-Pacific region

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Human Genome Organisation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 10 Discovery Drive, Farmington, Connecticut, United States 06032

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