Scholar Award
For many researchers, the period between completion of training and the establishment of an independent career can be a perilous and uncertain time. Since 1985, the ASH Scholar Award has helped ease this difficult transition by providing partial salary or other support during that critical period required for completion of training and achievement of status as an independent investigator.
Please see the “Eligibility Requirements” for important changes to the Scholar Award. Eligibility has expanded. The award now offers three funding opportunities for hematology researchers: the Fellow Scholar Award, the new Fellow to Faculty Scholar Award, and the Junior Faculty Scholar Award.
Key Dates
| Application and Letter of Intent Form Available | March 1, 2025 |
| Letter of Intent Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
| Eligibility Notification Emails Sent | June 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline for Invited Applicants | August 4, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Eastern time (Updated from August 1) |
| Award Notification | January 2026 |
| Award Activation | July 2026 |
Impact of the ASH Scholar Award
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ASH increased its commitment to funding critical hematology research this year by $9 million to establish new awards and fund an additional 600+ awards to make up for the gaps in opportunity resulting from federal funding cuts – bringing ASH’s total investment to more than $20 million in 2025-2026. It’s going to take your help to sustain that momentum beyond this first year. Donate to the ASH Foundation to help protect the future of hematology research when it’s needed most.
Support
ASH would like to acknowledge the following donors for the educational grants provided in support of the ASH Scholar Awards Program:
- AstraZeneca
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Deerfield Foundation
- Pharmacyclics LLC
Learn about opportunities to support ASH awards, including the ASH Scholar Award. For more information, please contact [email protected].
Questions?
Please review the frequently asked questions regarding the ASH Scholar Award, and contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
Additional Information
- Joanne Levy, MD, Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement
- History and Timeline
- Program Testimonials
- Previous Award Recipients
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