The Social Work Excellence Fellowship by the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation funds research integrating social work and biomedical care to enhance psychosocial outcomes for people with bleeding disorders.
Funder: National Bleeding Disorders Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 for 12–18 months; one award annually
Summary: Supports clinicians advancing psychosocial research and care for the bleeding disorders community through projects integrating social work and biomedical approaches.
The Social Work Excellence Fellowship, offered by the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF), provides funding to clinicians committed to enhancing the psychosocial care and well-being of individuals in the bleeding disorders community. The fellowship encourages projects that integrate psychosocial and biomedical care, promote high-quality patient and family services, and contribute to the literature on the psychosocial aspects of bleeding disorders. Areas of interest include coping with chronic illness, case management, mental health challenges, and the development of educational tools or media. The program values culturally diverse perspectives and aims to generate outcome-related data to improve comprehensive care.