Award for Research Careers in Hematology Grant

Award for Research Careers in Hematology Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society of Hematology Inc
Amount: Up to US $150,000
Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Summary

Overview

About ASH With more than 18,000 members from nearly 100 countries, ASH is the world's largest professional society serving both clinicians and scientists around the world who are working to conquer blood diseases. Our Mission The mission of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is to foster high-quality, equitable care, transformative research, and innovative education to improve the lives of patients with blood and bone marrow disorders. Award for Research Careers in Hematology The ASH Award for Research Careers in Hematology (ARCH) succeeds the ASH Bridge Grant program, introducing refinements that include decoupling the program from the National Institutes of Health R01 funding mechanism. ARCH is now an independent award designed to make research in hematology more accessible to independent investigators. Program Benefits The ARCH offers a $150,000 research award to independent investigators who are ASH members, with a funding period selectable by the recipient between 1 and 3 years. It is available to researchers who are no longer eligible for the ASH-Amos Institute for Medical Faculty Development and ASH Scholar Awards who hold a PharmD, a PhD, an MD/DO, or an MD/DO—PhD or equivalent. The grant supports Principal Investigator (PI) salary and fringe benefits (up to 15%), justified travel, salary and fringe benefits for research personnel, and supplies and equipment. Supported Research Applicants must submit proposals for research in hematology, which may fall into the following categories: Basic Research Translational Research Patient-Oriented Clinical Research Outcomes-Based Research For additional details on eligible research categories, please consult the Research Definitions page. Programmatic Priorities To maximize the limited resources of the Society while maintaining our rigorous review process and in recognition of the challenges present in the current environment; ASH remains committed to uplifting at-risk communities within hematology, such as those engaged in addressing health outcomes for populations who experience a higher disease burden, or researchers with limited other funding opportunities. Note: The review of the award applications is based on the scientific merit and quality of the applicant. However, in fairness to programmatic balance, no more than two awards will be granted per medical school. For this purpose, ASH defines medical school so that it encompasses all sub-institutions (e.g., University of Washington would include the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Children's Hospital).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a US, Mexico, or Canadian citizen conducting research anywhere in the world; or hold a visa or permanent resident status in the US, Mexico, or Canada with plans to conduct research within the US, Mexico, or Canada. Any visa, citizenship and/or U.S. work authorization restrictions applicable to receiving the ASH Award are the responsibility of the applicant. Be an ASH member in good standing at the time of application deadline and plan to maintain membership for the duration of the award term. Serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) on the project.MD/DO or MD/DO-PhD applicants must have completed residency more than 13 years prior to the application deadline. If the MD and PhD were earned separately, the completion date of the second degree or residency establishes eligibility. PhD or PharmD applicants must have completed their terminal doctoral degree more than 13 years prior to the application deadline.Hold a position at an academic institution or an equivalent position at a non-profit research organization. Employees of independent research institutions are eligible to apply if they have a faculty-type appointment and the institution is allowed to independently apply for and receive National Institutes of Health funding. Have $500,000 or less in other resources available. This does not include: Any institutional fundingSalary and FringeDonated clinical trial supplies (e.g., therapies) from industry Eligible Expenses PI salary (the percent effort and related salary from the proposal should be equivalent) and fringe benefits (limited to 15%)Travel, if well justifiedSalary and fringe benefits (limited to 15%) of research personnelResearch suppliesEquipment (up to $10,000 if required for and justified by the applicant) You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Individuals eligible to apply for the ASH Scholar Award are not eligible for this program. If you have never received an R01 or equivalent, have never received an ASH Scholar Award at the Junior Faculty level, and have fewer than 13 years since your degree/residency (see eligibility above), you may qualify for the ASH Scholar Award. An individual may only be funded by one ASH award at any given time; concurrent funding from ASH two awards is not permitted.