Funder: American Society of Hematology
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Letter of intent) | August 2027 (Invited application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000–$150,000, depending on award level, over two to three years
Summary: Supports hematology researchers completing training and transitioning toward independent research careers.
Key Information: All levels require two mentors; prior substantial funding as PI or co-PI can disqualify applicants.
Description
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Scholar Award provides partial salary or other support during the transition from research training to an independent career in hematology. Established in 1985, the program offers three levels: Fellow, Fellow to Faculty, and Junior Faculty. Each level supports a different stage of research career development, and an applicant may receive each level only once.
Proposals must address hematology through basic, translational, patient-oriented clinical, or outcomes-based research. All award levels are mentored, including awards for investigators with established independent research programs. Updated eligibility criteria allow applicants with less than 75% protected research time to apply when their circumstances are well justified; these requests receive critical evaluation during review.
