Medical Student, Resident, Graduate Student Awards
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) offers both short- and long-term opportunities for aspiring hematologist in medical school or residency to conduct hematology research under the supervision and mentorship of ASH member mentors. Apply for one of the following awards for the chance to conduct hands-on research and jumpstart your career.
To ease this process for applicants and increase accessibility, ASH has a universal application approach across the awards for medical students, residents, and graduate student applicants. It is possible to fill out one application and be considered for two awards!
Graduate Hematology Award (New)
This award encourages graduate students in the United States and Canada to pursue a career in academic hematology by providing funding for students conducting research on hematology-focused projects. This award is open to doctoral students with two years remaining in their PhD program as of the award start date.
Hematology Inclusion Pathway (HIP) Graduate Student Award
The HIP Graduate Student Award encourages graduate students in the United States, Canada, and Mexico to pursue a career in academic hematology. This award is open to doctoral students who have two years remaining in their program as of the award start date.
Hematology Inclusion Pathway (HIP) Medical Student Award
The HIP Medical Student Award provides research funding for medical students under the supervision of a mentor.
Hematology Inclusion Pathway (HIP) Resident Award
The HIP Resident Award provides research funding for physicians in an internal medicine, pathology, or pediatric residency program under the supervision of a mentor.
HONORS Award
The ASH HONORS Award contributes to the development of the next generation of hematologists by providing research funding for talented medical students and residents who have about 12 months remaining in their program as of the award start date. It is a flexible research experience conducted over a span of two to 12 months.
Medical Student Physician-Scientist Award
The ASH Medical Student Physician-Scientist Award provides an opportunity for medical students to gain experience in hematology research under the mentorship of an ASH member and to learn more about the specialty. Awardees must take a year off and agree to spend most of their time conducting research.
Ash virtual office hours
ASH is offering virtual office hours for prospective award applicants and mentors. Speak with a volunteer leader one on one about grant writing tips and gain invaluable insight about what award may be the best fit for you from a diverse network of mentors.
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 [email protected] in advance of your session.
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Resources for Medical Students and Residents
Explore a career in hematology, and gain access to valuable resources that will be critical to your hematology training and career development.
An Unprecedented Investment
In response to ongoing threats to federal funding of hematology research and resources, since 2025 ASH has more than doubled its level of support for awards, career development opportunities, and mentorship programs to nearly $50 million, supporting 3,500+ awards. This investment includes an additional $25 million that goes far above and beyond ASH’s traditional funding levels as part of the #Fight4Hematology campaign..