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The Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award is established to inspire and support the next generation of women in the field of genetics. It specifically targets women who are in the early stages of their independent research careers, focusing on those who have displayed originality and scientific creativity that leads to new discoveries in genetics. The award celebrates Dr. Rosalind Franklin's contributions to genetics and aims to honor independence and creativity in science. It supports research in genetics of both human and non-human mammals, as well as model organisms. Two women are chosen every three years to receive this award, with each awardee receiving a total of $75,000 over three years to advance their genetics research. The grant is flexible, allowing recipients to use the funds for a broad range of research activities with few restrictions. Award winners are selected by a jury of senior geneticists and previous awardees, highlighting the community's involvement in recognizing and promoting emerging talent in genetics research.