Careers in Hematology Advancement Mentorship Program (CHAMP)
Careers in Hematology Advancement Mentorship Program (CHAMP) supports hematology/oncology fellows through year-long external mentorship and career development to advance clinical careers in classical or malignant hematology.
Funder: American Society of Hematology
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Classical application closes) | September 26, 2025 (Malignant application closes)
Funding Amounts: Year-long external mentorship and career-development program
Summary: CHAMP matches hematology/oncology fellows with external mentors to support clinical careers in classical and malignant hematology.
Key Information: Mentees must be ASH Associate or FHF Members in good standing and train at accredited U.S. fellowship programs.
Description
The American Society of Hematology’s Careers in Hematology Advancement Mentorship Program (CHAMP) offers a year-long external mentorship experience for first- and second-year pediatric and adult hematology/oncology fellows interested in clinical careers in classical or malignant hematology. Developed in response to evidence about mentorship’s importance in academic medicine, it addresses gaps in access to hematology mentors, particularly at institutions without robust mentorship.
CHAMP has separate classical and malignant hematology programs, combining virtual and in-person activities to provide career guidance and strengthen relationships with peers and mentors. Both include a retreat at ASH Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and a meet-up at the ASH annual meeting. The malignant hematology program matches mentors and mentees according to shared career interests and goals.
