Visitor Training Program
Visitor Training Program supports hematologists and related health care professionals in focused clinical or laboratory training to strengthen patient care in low- and middle-income countries.
Funder: American Society of Hematology
Due Dates: April 6, 2026 (Applications available) | January 4, 2027 (Application deadline) | July 2027 (Notification)
Funding Amounts: Visa fees, round-trip airfare, accommodations, and daily living expenses for up to 12 weeks of training
Summary: Supports focused clinical or laboratory training to strengthen hematology patient care in low- and middle-income countries.
Key Information: Applicants must be permanently employed and find their own ASH-member host mentor; individual research projects are not eligible.
Description
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) Visitor Training Program builds hematology capacity in low- and middle-income countries by supporting hematologists and hematology-related health care professionals in focused training on a specific topic or technique. Participants receive up to 12 weeks of training in an ASH member’s clinic or laboratory, under that member’s supervision and mentorship.
Training must address a specific hematology need and benefit patient care at the participant’s home institution. Participants return home to implement their newly acquired knowledge and skills, using equipment, supplies, and infrastructure available there. The program supports practical training rather than individual research projects. ASH’s International Members Committee oversees the program and selects participants.
