This pilot fellowship grant aims to support BSH members who are trainees in a country where there is no local training programme to access context-appropriate haematology training in a nearby country/region. This grant is intended to support access to context-appropriate training in a formal postgraduate haematology programme.
Two grants of up to £48,000 spread over three years. (Up to £15,000 annually and a total of £45,000 (excluding inflation), usually over a 3-year period. In addition, travel costs of up to £1000 per year (maximum total £3000).
Please note this grant is for BSH members only. Membership applications for those resident outside of the UK are considered once a month by Governance Committee therefore please allow 6 weeks if submitting a membership application for approval and processing if joining BSH in order to apply for this grant.
What we Fund
- Training fees
- Exam fees
- Travel costs of up to £1000 per year
What we are looking for
Applicant
- Must meet the entry requirements for the intended training institution
- Must show evidence of acceptance into the intended training programme
- Must demonstrate a clear commitment to haematology specialty training through their application and their track record, and an intention to return to their home country on completion of training
- Must commit to the aim of completion of training within the specified e.g. 3 year, time frame
Training institution
- Must commit to supporting the completion of the applicant’s training within the specified timeframe
Home institution
- Must provide a commitment to supporting the trainee on returning from their fellowship
- Must formally recognise the training provided through this fellowship and confirm that it confers haematology specialism status on the trainee in their home country
Grant recipients will
- Complete a grant report at the end of each training year
Eligibility:
- BSH members who are trainees in a country where there is no local training programme
Deadline for Applications:
2nd February and 2 August 2026
Funding available: Up to £48,000 per grant | Two grants available
Any questions? Email: [email protected]
Please read the Terms and Conditions of this grant before applying by completing the application form below.