Global Haematology Fellowship

This pilot fellowship grant supports BSH members who are trainees in countries without a local haematology training programme, enabling them to access context‑appropriate postgraduate haematology training in a nearby country or region.

Award Summary

Award	Two grants of up to £48,000 over three years: Up to £15,000 per year (total £45,000, excluding inflation) Up to £1,000 per year for travel (maximum £3,000)
Who can apply?	BSH members who are trainees in a country where there is no local training programme
Eligibility	Applicant must: Meet the entry requirements of the training institution Provide evidence of acceptance into the programme Demonstrate commitment to haematology training and intention to return home after completion Commit to completing training within the specified timeframe (e.g., three years) Training institution must: Commit to supporting completion of training within the agreed timeframe Home institution must: Commit to supporting the trainee on their return Confirm that the fellowship training will be formally recognised and confers haematology specialist status in the home country Grant recipients will: Submit a grant report at the end of each training year
Funding Covers	Training fees Exam fees Travel costs of up to £1000 per year
Deadline	Sunday 2 August 2026

Please note:

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.

Further Information

If you have any questions about this grant, please contact Asia Parvez, BSH Volunteer Support Officer. You may also find our Grants FAQs helpful, and we recommend reading the full Terms and Conditions before applying.

Application Form Global Haematology Fellowship

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Membership Number

Title

First Name, Surname

Date of Birth

Email Address

Telephone Number

Current employment and or current training institution

Previous employments

Undergraduate medical institution

Please attach CV,

Outline your clinical and academic experience

Outline your reasons for wishing to study haematology

Briefly outline your understanding of a career in haematology and what motivates you to pursue this career

Outline how you intend to use your haematology training and experience in your home country

Please attach Cover Letter

Please attach home institution support letter

Name of proposed host training institution. Please attach acceptance letter.

Annual tuition fees for intended training institution (attach letter with fees outlined from institution)

Have you previously received a BSH grant? If so please provide details.

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