[British Society for Haematology](https://b-s-h.org.uk)

July 31, 2026 | January 31, 2027

Up to £1,500 per person; minimum of 7 scholarships per round; covers travel, accommodation, and registration.

Supports BSH members to attend or present at haematology-related conferences, covering key participation costs.

BSH and ASH annual meetings are not eligible; provisional awards possible pending abstract acceptance.

--- ## Description The British Society for Haematology (BSH) Conference Awards provide financial support to eligible BSH members who are attending or presenting at haematology-related conferences. The awards are designed to help cover the costs of travel, accommodation, and registration, enabling members to further their professional development and share their work with the wider haematology community. The program encourages applications from nurse practitioners, clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, academic scientists, and PhD students. Funding aims to facilitate participation in important conferences and foster knowledge exchange within the field. --- ## Due Dates - July 31, 2026: Annual submission deadline for Conference Awards - January 31, 2027: Annual submission deadline for Conference Awards All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to £1,500 per person per award - Minimum of 7 scholarships are awarded per round - Eligible expenses include: - Conference registration (for non-BSH conferences) - Accommodation (up to £120/night, or £190/night in Central London) - Standard return train or economy flight tickets - Subsistence (up to £45/day; for international events, refer to [UK Government rates](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/expenses-rates-for-employees-travelling-outside-the-uk)) - No additional funds are provided beyond the awarded amount --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be current BSH members (membership processing: 3 working days for NHS staff/UK students, up to 6 weeks for others) - Typical applicants include nurse practitioners, clinical/biomedical/academic scientists, and PhD students - Funding available for: - Members presenting at international meetings (excluding ASH & BSH ASM) - BSH members working for the NHS attending BSH face-to-face events - Not eligible for: - Attendance at the BSH Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) - Attendance at the ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition (see alternative awards for these) - Retrospective applications are accepted for events held up to two months before the application deadline --- ## Application Process - Submit the online application form via the [Conference Awards page](https://b-s-h.org.uk/grants/conference-awards) - Required documents: - Cover letter (benefits of attending) - Letter of support from supervisor/institution - Estimated budget (including accommodation, travel, registration, and subsistence) - Proof of registration (for BSH events) - Abstract details and acceptance/decision date (for non-BSH events) - Provisional awards may be granted pending abstract acceptance; funding is released upon confirmation - Applications are reviewed by the Research and Grants Committee after each deadline - Notification of outcome within four weeks of deadline - Payment processed within six weeks (UK accounts) or eight weeks (international accounts) after approval and receipt of required documentation --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must provide proof of spending and attendance to receive funds - A post-conference report is required within eight weeks of the event - BSH may contact recipients within three years to assess the impact of the award - Applicants must ensure all information provided is accurate; fraudulent information may result in cancellation and repayment --- ## External Links - [BSH Conference Awards Program Page](https://b-s-h.org.uk/grants/conference-awards) - [BSH Grants Overview](https://b-s-h.org.uk/grants) - [BSH Membership Information](https://b-s-h.org.uk/membership) - [Conference Award Terms and Conditions](https://b-s-h.org.uk/grants/conference-awards/conference-award-terms-and-conditions) - [Grant Writing Advice](https://b-s-h.org.uk/media/rjjll5gw/grant-writing-advice.pdf) - [UK Government Subsistence and Accommodation Rates](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/expenses-rates-for-employees-travelling-outside-the-uk) - [Grants FAQs](https://b-s-h.org.uk/grants/grants-faqs) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@b-s-h.org.uk](mailto:grants@b-s-h.org.uk) | | Phone | 020 7713 0990 | | Web Contact Form | [Contact BSH](https://b-s-h.org.uk/about-us/contact-us) | ---

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