HIP Mentor Matching Program
HIP Mentor Matching Program supports medical students and residents with mentored hematology research and career guidance to reduce research barriers and support aspiring physician-scientists.
Funder: American Society of Hematology
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (Matching application available) | February 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern (Application deadline) | May 2027 (Notification)
Funding Amounts: Medical Student Flex and Resident: $5,000 research honorarium plus travel support; Medical Student Yearlong: up to $42,000
Summary: Connects HIP Medical Student and Resident Award applicants with hematology research mentors, established projects, and career-development mentorship.
Key Information: Mentor matching is for HIP award applicants who have not yet identified a research mentor.
Description
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) runs the Mentor Matching Program through its Hematology Inclusion Pathway (HIP). Applicants to the HIP Medical Student Award and HIP Resident Award who have not identified a research mentor can be considered for placement with experienced hematology investigators and preestablished projects. Matches depend on applicants’ research interests and the availability of mentor-led projects.
The program aims to reduce barriers to research participation and support aspiring physician-scientists pursuing hematology. Successfully matched awardees receive financial support for hematology-focused research under a research mentor’s guidance. Participants also receive a career-development mentor for professional guidance and support through medical training and residency.
