Georgia CTSA Faculty Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Clinical/Translational Science Award


Georgia CTSA Faculty Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Award has been established to recognize early to mid-career faculty who have made significant contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or social justice in the context of clinical or translational science. The recipient of the award will be invited to attend the 2025 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference on March 5-7, 2025 (complimentary lodging for 2 nights, conference registration and mileage will be provided).

Deadline

Nominations will be accepted through November 18. Deadline extended: Apply by November 22!

Application Details PDF

Eligibility

  1. Nominee must be below the rank of Professor at their respective institution
  2. Nominee must be involved in clinical or translational science research and/or teaching
  3. Nominee must be from a Georgia CTSA institution (Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Morehouse School of Medicine, and/or the University of Georgia)
  4. Only one person may be nominated per nomination form (no team nominations)

Nominations

Faculty may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague or administrator from a Georgia CTSA institution. The nomination letter should consist of a concise narrative describing how the nominee demonstrates excellence in advancing DEI in the context of clinical or translational science. The narrative should include specific examples of the individual's outstanding achievements and contributions towards inclusive excellence through research and/or education.

Outstanding examples of excellence in DEI include, but are not limited to:

  • Supporting, advancing and/or advocating for DEI and/or social justice in the context of clinical and translational research and/or education
  • Addressing healthcare disparities through research
  • Conducting community-engaged research and/or education focusing on advancing health equity and/or reducing barriers to accessing quality care
  • Mentoring individuals from historically underrepresented groups in clinical and translational research (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, etc.)


All submissions must be emailed to Lauren.James@emory.edu and include the following:

  • Nomination letter (maximum of two pages single spaced)
  • Nominee’s curriculum vita
  • Optional materials: One additional letter of support (maximum of one page single spaced)

Decision

The Collaboration and Multi-Disciplinary Team Science steering committee will review all nominations and make a recommendation to the Georgia CTSA principal investigators.

Award

The recipient of the Faculty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award will be recognized at the 2025 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference held March 5-7, 2025.

Questions?

Email: Lauren.James@emory.edu  

About Georgia CTSA

The Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA) is an inter-institutional magnet that concentrates basic, translational, and clinical research investigators, community clinicians, professional societies, and industry collaborators in dynamic clinical and translational research projects. Emory engaged three of its close academic partners - Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), and the University of Georgia (UGA) - to form the Georgia CTSA. This partnership, a strategic multi-institutional alliance, offers compelling, unique, and synergistic advantages to research and patients statewide. Learn more about Georgia CTSA.