ASH Awards, Funding, and Training Programs for All Career Stages

As the world's largest professional society of hematologists, ASH is dedicated to supporting hematologists in all career stages. Through more than 20 ASH awards, medical students, residents, and hematologists in all sub-specialty areas can find opportunities to receive mentorship and funding, complete a research project, gain recognition from peers, and ultimately advance their careers in the dynamic field of hematology. ASH Awards also honor those who have helped advance the field of hematology in significant ways.

An Unprecedented Investment

Since 2025, ASH has more than doubled its level of support for awards, career development opportunities, and mentorship programs as part of the #Fight4Hematology campaign. This unprecedented investment of $25 million to date into hematology research awards – above and beyond ASH’s traditional funding levels – brings ASH’s total award funding across 2025-2026 to nearly $50 million, supporting 3,500+ awards.

Medical Student, Resident, and Graduate Awards

ASH offers both short- and long-term opportunities for aspiring hematologists in medical school or residency to conduct hematology research under the supervision and mentorship of ASH member mentors. Apply for the chance to conduct hands-on research and jump-start your career.

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Awards and Training Programs

ASH offers multiple funding and training opportunities for hematology fellows, junior faculty, and senior research faculty at various career stages. Apply for one of our career-enhancement awards or training programs to get the research funding, training, or guidance needed to move your hematology career forward.

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Abstract Achievement Awards

Each year, ASH offers a variety of merit-based awards to support select trainees with high-achieving annual meeting abstracts who are chosen to present their work at the ASH annual meeting.

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Honorific Awards

ASH's most prestigious awards, the Honorific Awards recognize hematologists who have made significant contributions to the field of hematology.

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Infographic: Do's and Don'ts When Applying to Grants

If applying for an award or training opportunity seems daunting, these tips can help. This handy infographic created by ASH offers advice for ensuring your application is a strong as possible.

Which Early Career Award is Right for You?

Every one of ASH's award programs for early-career hematologists offers valuable opportunities to grow in your field. But it can be hard to know which is the right fit for your goals. Use this Early Career Awards Pathway to narrow down your options.

ASH is offering virtual office hours

Office hours are held in English and Spanish (where available). Sign up for a session today to provide ample time to prepare your application before the award deadlines in the new year! For questions about eligibility, please reach out to ASH staff at awards@hematology.org in advance of your session.

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