Judith Graham Pool Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Supports early-career researchers in basic or pre-clinical research on hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and inherited bleeding disorders to advance scientific knowledge and treatment.
Funder: National Bleeding Disorders Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $52,000 per year for 2 years (maximum $104,000 total).
Summary: Supports early-career scientists for basic or pre-clinical research on bleeding disorders, including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease.
Key Information: U.S. institutional affiliation required; open to non-U.S. citizens; >6 years post-doctoral experience not eligible.
Description
The Judith Graham Pool Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, established by the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF), is a longstanding program supporting early-career researchers conducting innovative basic science or pre-clinical research on inherited bleeding disorders. The fellowship honors Dr. Judith Graham Pool, whose work transformed hemophilia treatment, and aims to foster research that advances scientific understanding and improves the lives of those affected by hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and related conditions. Research supported by this fellowship has contributed to safer therapies, better diagnostics, and foundational knowledge for gene therapy.
