Resources for Researchers
Research Tools
ASH Toolkit for Clinical Trial Sponsors
ASH Toolkit for Clinical Trial Sponsors
This guide is designed to help trial sponsors take practical steps throughout the trial life cycle and to enhance access and overall representation in clinical trials with the ultimate goal of yielding results that are generally applicable to patients impacted by the disease or therapy. It includes actionable recommendations, reference articles, and additional resources from both national and international regulatory bodies and research organizations.
Research Tools and Resources
Research Tools and Resources
ASH HematOmics Program (ASHOP)
ASH HematOmics Program (ASHOP)
Developed by ASH in collaboration with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Munich Leukemia Laboratory, ASHOP is the trusted hub for genomic data exploration in hematology.
ASH Agenda for Hematology Research
ASH Agenda for Hematology Research
The ASH Agenda for Hematology Research serves as a roadmap to prioritize research within the hematology field. It identifies key emerging and transformative areas of research that will launch the field into the next generation of therapies for hematologic conditions.
Gene Variants in Heme Malignancies Table
Gene Variants in Heme Malignancies Table
The ASH Somatic Working Group organized a multi-institution collaboration to document the genes and variants routinely screened for in hematologic malignancies.
Sickle Cell Disease Research Priorities
Sickle Cell Disease Research Priorities
These updates serve as a crucial guide for SCD researchers. The research listed includes remaining unaddressed questions and specific research topics that could push toward the goal of curing SCD.
ASH Clinical Trials Map
ASH Clinical Trials Map
The ASH Clinical Trial Map is a groundbreaking, free resource that provides comprehensive, accessible guidance on clinical trial development and execution. Designed as a foundational learning experience, the map guides users through every critical phase of trial development.
Clinical Trials Resource Library
Clinical Trials Resource Library
The ASH Research Collaborative Clinical Trial Resource Library provides trustworthy information to support informed decision making when considering whether to participate in research studies. The library contains text, infographics, and videos that explain federal guidelines, general principles, and best practices in clinical research.
Education Resources
Featured ASH Academy Courses for Researchers and PhDs
Featured ASH Academy Courses for Researchers and PhDs
ASH Journal Club
ASH Journal Club
The ASH Journal Club is a series that highlights seminal papers in hematology published in Blood, Blood Advances, Blood Neoplasia, Blood RCI, Blood ICT, and Blood VTH and features a manuscript author, as well as moderators from both basic and clinical research as part of the engagement.
Precision Hematology Series
Precision Hematology Series
Sponsored by the ASH Subcommittee on Precision Medicine, explore this series created to provide clinicians and researchers with the latest technologies for data acquisition, diagnosis, and decision-making in hematologic diseases.
Strategies for Success in Academic Careers
Strategies for Success in Academic Careers
Watch recordings of this series to build your independent research program with confidence. Get expert insights, networking tips, and guidance on academic careers from the ASH Task Force on PhD Careers.
Grant Writing Workshop Strategies
Grant Writing Workshop Strategies
Explore a series of interactive webinars dedicated to helping you focus on your grant. Once a month, we offer a quiet, virtual space with breakout rooms for private collaboration on specific aspects of grants, such as the specific aims page, budget, and personal statement.
ASH Job Center
ASH Job Center
ASH Job Center
Take the next step in your career with the ASH Job Center. Job seekers can find a role that aligns with their skills and goals. Employers can connect to thousands of qualified hematology and hematology-oncology professionals. Sign in or create a free account to post your resume or opening and to save job listings of interest.
Awards, Funding, and Training Opportunities
Awards and Training Programs
Awards and Training Programs
ASH supports basic, clinical, and translational hematology investigators at all levels of their careers through its many research award and grant programs.
HIP Graduate Award
The Hematology Inclusive Pathway Graduate Student Award provides $40,000 in research funding for doctoral students who are in their first, second, or third year of graduate school.
HIP Fellow Award
The Hematology Inclusive Pathway Fellow Award provides $100,000 in funding for MD/DO, PhD, or MD/DO and PhD researchers in mentored postdoctoral training position in their first or second year of fellowship for a two-to-three-year period.
ASH Scholar Award
The ASH Scholar Award supports hematology researchers transitioning to independent careers by providing $100,000 in partial salary or funding over a two- to three-year period.
ASH Award for Research Careers in Hematology (ARCH)
ARCH succeeds the Bridge Grant, providing $150,000 in funding which may be used over a period of 1, 2, or 3 years depending on the recipient’s preference. It is available to researchers who are no longer eligible for the ASH AIMFD and ASH Scholar Awards who hold a PharmD, a PhD, an MD/DO, or an MD/DO—PhD.
ASH Global Research Award
The ASH Global Research Award supports emerging international hematology leaders by providing $150,000 funding structure that accommodates a wide array of innovative, project-based, hematology-related applications.
Honorific Awards
ASH's most prestigious awards, Honorific Awards recognize hematologists who have made significant contributions to the field of hematology. Nominate yourself, a mentor, or a colleague today to honor the impact PhDs have made in the field.
ASH Graduate Hematology Award
The ASH Graduate Hematology Award (AGHA) provides funding for students conducting research on hematology-focused projects and is open to doctoral students in their first, second, or third year of graduate school at the time of application.
Clinical Research Training Institute (CRTI)
CRTI is a year-long program for hematology fellows, junior faculty, and PhDs, focusing on clinical research methods, collaboration, and work-life balance to develop research leaders. View Application Information
Get Involved
Get Involved
Get Involved
Volunteer
Volunteer
There are numerous opportunities to get involved with ASH. Whether you’re a trainee, educator, clinician, or researcher, you play an important role in advancing the field of hematology. Visit our Get Involved page to learn more about how you can lend your energy and expertise.
Nominations
Nominations
Self-nominate or recommend a colleague for one or more of the various leadership and committee service roles, including a councillor role specifically designated for PhDs or holders of an equivalent degree. All nominations must be submitted online using the ASH nominations submission system.
ASH Trainee Council
ASH Trainee Council
Join the ASH Trainee Council to advocate for issues affecting trainees, including international and hematology trainees and postdocs. We communicate their needs to ASH leadership, collaborate with other committees, and develop strategies for recruiting and retaining future hematologists.