The British Society for Haematology

The British Society for Haematology is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1005735).

The British Society for Haematology exists to promote excellence in the study, research and practice of haematology for the benefit of professionals and the wider public. It describes itself as having over 3,000 members worldwide, the largest UK haematology organisation and the only society to cover all aspects of the speciality. In the year, it awarded £305,186 and made 116 grants, through programmes including the Innovation Research Grant, the BSH Partnerships for Progress Grant and the Global Haematology Fellowship.

Priority Areas

BSH promotes excellence in the study, research and practice of haematology and supports research through grants. Its funding includes start-up and innovation support for research, including clinical, data-driven and community-focused projects, alongside fellowships and scholarships for professional learning. Awards enable young investigators and haematology professionals, including students, nurses, physician associates, doctors and scientists in training, to pursue research, short-term study and attendance at scientific meetings. The Partnerships for Progress scheme supports UK-based haematology research through matched funding with charities, academia, NHS organisations, professional bodies and industry. The Global Haematology Fellowship supports member trainees from countries without a local haematology training programme to access postgraduate training in a nearby country or region. Through these grants the Society advances haematology and professional development.

Themes

• Haematology research
• Professional training
• Meeting attendance

Geographic Focus

UK.

Applicants complete the Innovation Research Grant application form.

Deadlines: Dates are announced for each application round.

What to send:

• Innovation Research Grant
  • Detailed budget
  • Support from your current Head of Service/Supervisor
  • Short Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of support from your Head of Service/Supervisor
  • Research plan showing significant milestones (GANTT chart, Project checklist etc)
  • Budget
• BSH Partnerships for Progress Grant
  • Partner details, including name of organisation and amount of approved or requested funding from partner
  • Project Summary (150–200 words)
  • Proposed Methodology
  • Alignment with Grant Priorities
  • Project Timeline
  • Budget Estimate and amount requested from BSH
  • Ethical Considerations
  • EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion)
• Global Haematology Fellowship
  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Home institution support letter
  • Acceptance letter from the proposed host training institution
  • Annual tuition fees for intended training institution (attach letter with fees outlined from institution)
  • Budget, including expected exam fees, expected flight costs to and from host country, total funding requested from BSH and commitment to self-funding living costs

What the charity says:

• Applicants should have a strong research plan.
• Applicants should show clear impact and sustainability beyond the end of the grant funding.
• Applicants should provide a detailed budget and relevant experience.
• Applicants should obtain support from their current Head of Service or Supervisor.
• The Partnerships for Progress application requires matched funding from an eligible partner.
• Grant recipients are expected to submit a grant report.
• Grant recipients are expected to submit an abstract for the BSH Annual Scientific Meeting.