EHA Physician Scientist Research Grant

EHA Physician Scientist Research Grant is sponsored by European Hematology Association (EHA). This grant supports talented junior researchers to conduct basic or translational lab-based research in hematology, gain valuable experience, and advance their careers toward becoming group leaders.

EHA Physician Scientist Research Grant - The European Hematology Association (EHA) EHA Physician Scientist Research Grant - The European Hematology Association (EHA) EHA Physician Scientist Research Grant Apply for an EHA Physician Scientist Research Grant Applications are now open! The call will close at 16:00 CEST on September 29, 2026. Winners will be announced by mid-April 2027.

The EHA Physician Scientist Research Grant is a type of EHA Research Grant , which can provide up to €240,000 for three years .

Your institute is an academic research center or proven equivalent in Europe You have the support of an academic department and institute Your application relates to basic and translational lab-based research in hematology Your application will not be eligible if it relates to: Purely clinical research projects Projects in health economics Other non-lab-based research However, it may be eligible if it relates to the translational part of a clinical trial.

In this case, it must be both relevant and novel.

Specific criteria for the EHA Physician Scientist Research Grant Our Physician Scientist Research Grant is suitable for physician scientists who are: Currently carrying out basic or translational lab-based research in hematology You must be within eight years of one of the following (the most recent applies): Hematology training or equivalent A proven track record in research by publication At least 50% protected time for performing the research project—and be able to provide a letter of support by your head of department about where the research will be performed Note: MDs currently in hematology training are welcome to apply; however, MDs currently enrolled in a PhD program are not eligible Your application is more likely to be successful if the research topic relates to the specialty in your clinic.

For example, if you are: For lab-based work, developing a mouse model in myeloproliferative neoplasms For clinic-based work, treating myeloproliferative neoplasms Topics-in-Focus Research Grants: If your research focuses on hemoglobinopathies, you will have a competitive advantage in the selection process. Please select the ‘Topics-in-Focus Physician Scientist Research Grant’ on your application form.

Extending the reach of our grants: If you are operating in a country less-represented among EHA grantees, you will have a competitive advantage in the selection process. ​You can see a full list of these countries on our page about extending the reach of EHA Research Grants . If you have questions about your eligibility, you can contact us at [email protected] before submitting an application.

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