British Society of Haematology ASM Scholarships

To support attendance at BSH Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in April 2020. applications Open 1 Oct 2019
ASM Abstract Scholarships
Our ASM Abstract Scholarships support the best of haematology science and research; funding is offered to eligible presenters of the highest scoring abstracts to facilitate their attendance at the conference. Eligible presenters include undergraduate and postgraduate students, early-career professionals in training, LMIC residents and NHS professionals on Band 8a and below.

Please note that no application is required for an Abstract Scholarship. Instead you will be asked during abstract submission if you would like to be considered for an Abstract Scholarship. If your abstract is selected as one of the highest-scoring, we will contact you with an offer shortly after the abstract approvals are sent out. This scholarship covers reasonable* registration, travel and accommodation costs.

You do not have to be a BSH Member to receive an Abstract Scholarship, however BSH Members benefit from a higher maximum funding cap.

For more information, see the terms and conditions of the grant, our Grants FAQs, or contact us at [email protected]

ASM Travel Scholarships
The ASM Travel Scholarships support students, LMIC residents, those in training and associated health professionals. We particularly encourage applications from those representing their departments who will cascade the knowledge to others in their institutions, especially nurse practitioners, clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, academic scientists and PhD students.

Travel Scholarships are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until the fund is depleted. Successful applicants will receive a code to use at registration that will cover the cost of conference registration. Any other expenses (travel and accommodation) will be reimbursed after the conference, up to the value requested at application. See "What the scholarship covers" for more information.

ASM Travel Scholarships for Nurses
In 2020 £10,000 of funding is available exclusively to support nurses attending the ASM. Please note that the application process and terms and conditions of this award remain the same as the general ASM Travel Scholarships outlined below.

Application process
Applications Open
1 October 2019

Maximum values BSH Members
BSH Member £750 (after 1+ year[s] of membership)
BSH LMIC Member £1000 (after 1+ year[s] of membership)

Maximum values non-Members
Non-Member £500
LMIC Non-Member £750

What the Scholarship covers
This scholarship covers reasonable* registration, travel and accommodation costs. Registration costs do not include optional extras such as social events.
Travel and accommodation costs can be claimed back after the conference - further information will be supplied to successful applicants.

Eligibility
Applicants must demonstrate a clear interest or practice in haematology and must be one of the following:

An undergraduate or postgraduate student
An early-stage professional still in training (e.g. Specialist Registrar, Core Medical Trainee, Scientist Trainee)
A LMIC resident
A NHS professional on Band 8a or below.
A Nurse of any grade or band (nursing travel scholarship)
Please note that applicants cannot receive in excess of £1,000 in a three-year period for a small travel grant (includes Student Electives, Travel Scholarships and ASM Scholarships).