ASH Bridge Grant

The ASH Bridge Grant demonstrates the Society’s commitment to enhancing the careers of those who are dedicated to hematology research. The $150,000 yearlong awards are granted to ASH members who applied for an NIH R01 or equivalent.

New in 2025: ASH Bridge Grant Eligibility Expanded Significantly

In response to the evolving funding landscape for NIH extramural research funding, ASH has made significant changes to expand access and eligibility for the Bridge Grant Program for researchers. Changes include:

  1. Previous recipients are eligible to submit a new grant proposal for funding.
  2. Individuals who had a proposal reviewed but not discussed can now apply under the standard application.
  3. Individuals who submitted a proposal and have not received a critique (for a variety of reasons) are now eligible to apply via a modified application.
  4. The institutional match requirement has been suspended and institutional support for applicants will be assessed via the institutional support letter.
  5. The limit on “other resources” has been increased to $500,000.

To see the other ways that ASH is fighting for hematology in the face of executive orders and other federal actions, visit the #Fight4Hematology page.

Key Information

Program Benefits

This award provides the recipient with a one-time installment of $150,000 to use for principal investigator (PI) salary and fringe benefits, travel, salary and fringe benefits of research personnel, research supplies, and/or equipment.
See Additional Benefit Information

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be an ASH member in good standing, have submitted to the NIH in the past 18 months, be the principal investigator or co-principal investigator, and hold a faculty position at an academic institution or the equivalent position at a non-profit research organization.
See Additional Eligibility Requirements

Application Process and Required Materials

The Bridge Grant application, along with all required supporting documents—including the application form, budget supplemental form, NIH Biographical Sketch, institutional commitment letter, and more—must be submitted through ASH's online awards portal.
See Additional Information on Required Materials

Evaluation and Selection

All eligible applications will be reviewed by the Bridge Grant study section based on the scientific merit of proposed research and the applicant’s qualifications. Award recipients will be notified in July.
See Evaluation Criteria

Key Dates

Application OpensMarch 1, 2025
Application ClosesMay 1, 2025
Award NotificationJuly 2025
Award ActivationAugust 2025

Impact of the ASH Bridge Grant

I cannot overstate the importance of the ASH Bridge Grant program for my research program. This funding kept my lab going and enabled me to successfully secure NIH/NHLBI R01 funding.

Niall Howlett, PhD

Rhode Island University

Award Recipients

Join the ranks of esteemed award recipients and discover others who have seized this remarkable opportunity.

See previous award recipients

Have a question?

For general questions about the application, visit the Bridge Grant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or contact awards@hematology.org.

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Support

ASH would like to acknowledge the following companies for the educational grants provided in support of the ASH Bridge Grant:

  • AstraZeneca