Jul 5, 2025, 22:05

EHA Physician Scientist Research Grant

The European Hematology Association’s Physician Scientist Research Grant supports junior physician-scientists in Europe to conduct basic or translational lab-based hematology research—providing €80,000 per year for three years to gain research and leadership experience en route to becoming independent group leaders.

Eligibility Criteria:

EHA Membership & Host Institution: Applicant must be an EHA member employed at an academic research centre (or equivalent) in Europe, with departmental and institutional support.
Career Stage: Physician-scientist (MD or equivalent), within eight years of PhD graduation, MD graduation, or completion of hematology training—whichever is most recent.
Research Commitment: At least 50% protected time for the proposed lab-based or translational research project; head-of-department letter confirming protected time and research location required.
Track Alignment: Project topic should align with the applicant’s clinical specialty for maximal impact (e.g., myeloproliferative neoplasm mouse models for lab work, clinical treatment translational studies).

Funding Details:

Award Amount: €80,000 per year (up to 3 years)
Use of Funds: Salary support, consumables, reagents, small equipment, and research-related travel. Overheads and large-scale infrastructure costs are not covered.
Optional Topic-In-Focus: Dedicated Awards for hemoglobinopathies or precision hematology under the same terms.

Deadline:

Submit complete applications via the EHA Portal by 16:00 CEST on 14 October 2025.

Where to Go for Further Information & Application:

Apply and find application guidance on the EHA Portal.

Questions? Contact EHA Grants Office: [email protected]