Supports early-stage graduate students in North America conducting mentored blood science research to develop expertise and advance academic careers in hematology.
Funder: American Society of Hematology
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 per year for two years (total $80,000); supports tuition/salary, research, training, and travel
Summary: Supports early-career graduate students in North America conducting blood science research to foster academic hematology careers.
Key Information: Awardees must dedicate at least 65–75% of their full-time effort to research; no indirect costs allowed.
This award supports first-, second-, or third-year graduate students in the United States, Canada, or Mexico who are pursuing blood science-focused research projects. Part of the Hematology Inclusion Pathway (HIP), the program aims to develop early-career scientists committed to academic hematology by providing them with resources, mentorship, and protected research time. The award is designed to help students build expertise and strengthen their competitiveness for future opportunities in hematology research.