The American Society of Hematology (ASH) has expanded its awards and mentorship programs to address threats to hematology research funding and protect the pipeline of new hematologists. With an investment of more than $12 million, ASH aims to respond to recent changes in federal research grants, training opportunities, and other federal programs.
Among these investments, the ASH Research Collaborative (ASH RC) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Data Hub Award is designed to accelerate the development of the next generation of SCD researchers by fostering partnerships between early-career investigators and already accomplished SCD researchers. Under this award, advanced career SCD researchers will partner with and serve as dedicated mentors, guiding early-career investigators through every stage of project development, from concept to study completion.
Proposals will be evaluated based on their ability to:
- Develop and implement exploratory research utilizing data from the ASH RC Data Hub, with the goal of generating impactful findings that address significant gaps in sickle cell disease (SCD) care.
- Prepare and submit a manuscript reporting the study results to a peer-reviewed journal.
While not required, preference will be given to proposals that intend to leverage preliminary data from this award to inform and develop a subsequent large-scale, multicenter research study for submission to extramural funding sources. Applicants may propose projects on any topic, but should clearly justify how their proposal addresses a pressing question in the field of SCD.
Examples of high-impact project topics include, but are not limited to:
- Evidence gaps identified during ASH Clinical Practice Guideline on SCD development
- Development and validation of new clinical trial endpoints
- Differentiation of pain types
To learn more please email info@ashrc.org.
Applications are due no later than August 7, 2026, 5 PM ET.
