ASH Bridge Grant

The ASH Bridge Grant is a funding opportunity provided by the American Society of Hematology (ASH) to support hematology research. This grant reflects ASH's commitment to advancing the careers of researchers dedicated to the study of blood diseases. The grant offers a one-time award of $150,000 to ASH members who have applied for an NIH R01 or equivalent grant. The funding is intended to cover expenses such as principal investigator salary and fringe benefits, travel, salary and fringe benefits of research personnel, research supplies, and equipment. In 2025, ASH has expanded the eligibility criteria for the Bridge Grant Program to adapt to changes in the NIH extramural research funding landscape. Notably, previous recipients of the grant can now submit new proposals for funding. Additionally, individuals whose proposals were reviewed but not discussed, or who did not receive a critique, are eligible to apply under modified application processes. The institutional match requirement has been removed, and institutional support will be evaluated through a support letter. The limit on "other resources" has been increased to $500,000. Eligibility for the ASH Bridge Grant requires applicants to be ASH members in good standing who have submitted a proposal to the NIH within the past 18 months. Applicants must be the principal investigator or co-principal investigator and hold a faculty position at an academic institution or an equivalent position at a non-profit research organization. The application process involves submitting the Bridge Grant application and supporting documents through ASH's online awards portal. Required materials include the application form, budget supplemental form, NIH Biographical Sketch, and an institutional commitment letter. The selection process for the ASH Bridge Grant involves a review by the Bridge Grant study section, which evaluates applications based on the scientific merit of the proposed research and the qualifications of the applicant. Successful applicants will be notified of their award status in July 2025, with the activation of the award scheduled for August 2025. The application period for the 2025 ASH Bridge Grant opens on March 1, 2025, and closes on May 1, 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements and submit their applications by the deadline. For general inquiries about the application process, applicants can refer to the Bridge Grant Frequently Asked Questions page or contact ASH directly at awards@hematology.org. ASH acknowledges the educational grants provided by companies such as AstraZeneca in support of the ASH Bridge Grant. For further information or assistance, individuals can contact the American Society of Hematology at their Washington, DC office via phone at 202-776-0544 or toll-free at 866-828-1231.