African Visitor Training Program-Stossel Award
The AVTP-Stossel Award offers African hematology professionals 12 weeks of advanced hands-on training at regional centers to strengthen hematology expertise and improve patient care across Africa.
Funder: American Society of Hematology
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers 12 weeks of specialized hematology training at a regional African center; award includes travel, living, and training costs.
Summary: Provides African hematologists, scientists, and laboratory staff with advanced training to build hematology capacity and improve patient care in Africa.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; application details and deadlines may change—check the program page for updates.
Description
The African Visitor Training Program (AVTP)-Stossel Award is designed to strengthen hematology capacity in Africa by offering 12 weeks of hands-on, advanced training at regional centers of excellence. The program targets hematologists, scientists, and laboratory staff, enabling them to gain specialized skills and knowledge in hematology, with a particular focus on regional priorities such as sickle cell disease diagnosis and management. Upon completion, awardees are expected to implement their new expertise at their home institutions, directly contributing to improved patient care. The program is named in honor of Dr. Thomas P. Stossel, recognizing his commitment to hematology and his legacy of advancing care in Africa.
