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Announcing the ASH Congressional Fellowship
The ASH Congressional Fellowship is a new program , offered through a partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science ( AAAS ), that allows ASH members with an interest in health policy to work with members of Congress for an academic year .
The selected fellows will develop scientific and evidence-based policy expertise , giving them the foundation to pursue a career path in health policy . At the same time , the program benefits ASH by extending the Society ’ s reach and visibility on Capitol Hill and facilitating partnerships between ASH and congressional offices .
The ASH Congressional Fellowship builds on the ASH Advocacy Leadership Institute ( ALI ), a two-day workshop that allows ASH members to learn more about advocacy , health policy , and the legislative process , and to become further engaged in the Society ’ s activities . The Fellowship program begins with a two-week orientation followed by a yearlong placement in the congressional office of the ASH member ’ s choice .
Visit hematology . org / congressionalfellowship for more information , including eligibility requirements . The application deadline is January 31 , 2017 .
ASH Awards – Deadlines Fast Approaching in Early 2017
Updates to ASH Research Training Award for Fellows
The ASH Research Training Award for Fellows ( RTAF ) is designed to encourage junior researchers in hematology , hematology / oncology , or other hematology-related training programs to pursue a career in academic hematology . The goals of this program are to encourage and support research ( clinical , basic science , or translational ), promote mentorship of hematology trainees by outstanding faculty members , produce clinician scientist candidates for academic positions , and provide bridging funds for trainees .
Awards , to be used primarily for salary support for the applicant , target two separate groups of researchers :
• junior investigator RTAF for second- or third-year fellows whose research has been initiated but which has not yet generated preliminary data ( apply in years 1 or 2 of fellowship )
• senior investigator RTAF for fourth- or fifth-year fellows whose projects have been initiated and have generated data ( apply in years 3 or 4 of fellowship )
The RTAF award amount has increased from $ 55,000 to $ 70,000 per year for 2017 . MD / PhDs may now apply for the RTAF ; six MD / PhD awards will be granted each year , in addition to the six awards for MDs . Award recipients may apply for a renewal for one additional year ( up to four people will be awarded a renewal each year ).
Visit hematology . org / Awards / Career-Training / 435 . aspx for more information . The application deadline is January 15 , 2017 .
A New Flexible MMSAP Research Experience Offered in 2017
ASH is accepting applications for the 2017 Minority Medical Student Award Program ( MMSAP ). MMSAP provides minority medical students with the opportunity to learn about the field of hematology , gain first-hand research experience in the lab of an ASH member , and receive valuable guidance from both a research and a career-development mentor . “ The MMSAP gave me an opportunity to conduct research with very little experience . The mentorship received during the program is something that is not offered everywhere ,” said Felicia M . Austin , 2015 MMSAP participant .
The program offers the following eight- to 12-week research options :
• a summer research experience for minority medical students between their first and second year of medical school , to be conducted during the summer break with a laboratory- or clinically based hematology investigator
• a flexible research experience for minority medical students in their first , second , or third year of medical school , to be completed over the course of a year ( approximately 320- to 480-hour commitment )
After the research experience , students attend the ASH annual meeting , where they present their research findings at the Promoting Minorities in Hematology Presentations and Reception . Additionally , participants may apply for a second summer research experience and are encouraged to remain involved with ASH throughout medical school and residency to continue on the path to a career in hematology .
Visit hematology . org / Awards / Medical-Student / 383 . aspx for application information . The application deadline is February 1 , 2017 .
Application Process Open for the Minority Resident Hematology Award Program
ASH is accepting applications for the Minority Resident Hematology Award Program ( MRHAP ). MRHAP provides support for underrepresented minority residents to conduct hematology-focused research . The intended outcome is to increase interest in hematology research and influence fellowship choice . Individuals from the following groups are encouraged to apply :
• medical residents who are enrolled in an internal medicine , pathology , or pediatric residency program
• resident physicians who have applied to or matched into a hematology / oncology fellowship program
After the research experience , MRHAP participants attend the ASH annual meeting , where they present the results of their projects at the Promoting Minorities in Hematology Presentations and Reception . Attendance at the ASH annual meeting provides residents with outstanding opportunities to meet prominent leaders in the field of hematology , network with other MRI program participants , and hear the latest breaking news in the field .
Visit hematology . org / Medical-Student / MRHAP for application information . The application deadline is February 1 , 2017 .
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