Global Initiatives
As the world's premier hematology organization, ASH provides a wide array of programs and services to help hematologists conquer blood diseases worldwide.
The following ASH programs are designed specifically for hematologists working and residing outside of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Many of the Society's other awards and training programs are also open to international participants.
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Become an ASH International Member!
Become an ASH International Member!
ASH offers two types of membership for individuals who reside outside of the United States, Canada, and Mexico: International Membership and
International Associate Membership. Explore ASH’s international membership options and become part of the Society’s global network of more than 17,000 hematologists.
Programs and Awards
African Visitor Training Program - Stossel Award
This award acknowledges Dr. Thomas P. Stossel’s impactful career and deep commitment to improving hematology patient care in Africa, reflecting his outstanding achievements and enduring legacy in the field of hematology. See Application Information
Children’s International Consortium on Acute Leukemia (C-ICAL)
The C-ICAL initiative is a partnership between the ASH and the SickKids Caribbean Initiative that seeks to improve the care of pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in the Caribbean. Learn More
Clinical Research Training Institute - Global
This award program is intended for early- to mid-career hematology faculty who are engaged in clinical research and training and who wish to become more familiar with clinical trial design and execution. CRTI has programs in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa.
- Learn More About CRTI in Asia-Pacific
- Learn More About CRTI in Latin America
- Learn More About CRTI in the Meditteranean, Middle East, and North Africa
Consortium on Newborn Screening in Africa (CONSA)
CONSA is a network that seeks to demonstrate the benefits of newborn screening and early interventions for children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa. Learn More
Global Research Award
This award works to support future international scientific leaders, increase capacity, and nurture global collaboration among hematologists who are between the completion of training and the establishment of their independent careers. See Application Information
Health Volunteers Overseas
ASH members provide targeted education and training to hematology personnel at health care institutions in low- and middle-income countries. Learn More
International Consortium on Acute Leukemia
This initiative brings together clinical investigators from Europe, North America, and South America in the spirit of international clinical and laboratory collaboration. Learn More
International Outreach Initiative
ASH distributes educational materials to help address hematology-related needs in low- and middle-income countries. Learn More
International Partner Societies
These partnerships create the opportunity for close collaboration on international programs and events. See All Partner Societies
Latin American Training Program
This program helps hematologists and hematology-related health care professionals build hematology capacity in Latin America around specific priority areas. See Application Information
Translational Research Training in Hematology
This joint effort by ASH and the European Hematology Association (EHA) provides junior researchers with a unique, year-long training and mentoring experience. See Application Information
Visitor Training Program
Intended for talented hematologists, scientists, and laboratory staff from low- and middle-income countries, this award program provides training on a specific hematology topic or technique for up to 12 weeks. See Application Information