Award for Research Careers in Hematology

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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 award provides $150,000 in funding, which may be used over a period of 1, 2, or 3 years depending on the recipient’s preference. It is available to researchers who are no longer eligible for the ASH AIMFD and ASH Scholar Awards who hold a PharmD, a PhD, an MD/DO, or an MD/DO, PhD.

See Additional Benefit Information Supported Research

Applicants must submit proposals for research in hematology, which may fall into the following categories: Basic research, translational research, patient-oriented research, and/or outcomes-based research. See Supported Research 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. See Programmatic Priorities Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen 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. Applicants must serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) on the project, have completed residency or their terminal degree more than 13 years ago, hold a position at an academic institution or an equivalent position at a non-profit research organization, and have $500,000 or less in other resources available. See Additional Eligibility Requirements Application Process and Required Materials

Applicants must complete an application form and include a completed budget form with justification, NIH biographical sketch, project proposal, certification form, risk status statement, and information on other financial resources. See Additional Information on Required Materials Evaluation and Selection

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. Individuals selected to receive this award will be notified in the year of application, with the award commencing upon notification. At the time of the award all recipients are required to reaffirm that their ‘other resources’ remain below $500,000. See Evaluation Criteria Key Dates

Application Available February 2, 2026 Application Deadline March 31, 2026, at noon Eastern time Award Notification By June 30, 2026 Award Activation Upon notification Impact of ASH Research Funding

ARCH will continue to build on the success of its predecessor program, the ASH Bridge Grant, which was established in 2012 to help sustain critical blood research amid severe National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding restrictions.

ASH-Janssen Award for Research Careers in Hematology

ASH gratefully recognizes Janssen for its support of the ASH-Janssen ARCH Award. Support

ASH would like to acknowledge the following companies for the educational grants provided in support of the ASH Award for Research Careers in Hematology (ARCH): AstraZeneca Have a question

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Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Award for Research Careers in Hematology is administered by American Society of Hematology (ASH), listed via American Society of Hematology.