ASH Medical Student Physician-Scientist Award

ASH Medical Student Physician-Scientist Award

Due Date: 02/02/2026

One-year, mentored research experience for first-, second-, and third-year medical students to immerse (>80% effort) in laboratory, translational, or clinical hematology research and learn the specialty.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Enrolled MD student in year 1–3 during the award period.

  • Mentored by an ASH member.

  • Will devote >80% full-time effort to the year-long project.

Funding Details:

  • Total: USD 42,000 (1 year).

  • Allocation: USD 32,000 trainee support; USD 4,000 research supplies; USD 4,000 insurance/educational expenses (incl. one course); USD 2,000 meeting attendance (incl. ASH annual meeting).

  • Note: Projects at non–home institutions may incur a visiting researcher fee (plan with mentor).

Deadline:

  • Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

  • Award Notification: May 2026

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