Fellowships and Grants Committee

Overview

The Fellowships and Grants Committee (F&GC) is responsible for ‘funding the future of hematology’ by assigning EHA funding to talented researchers.  

The F&GC serves as an advisory body to the EHA Research Committee and works closely with the EHA Office and other EHA committees. 

Responsibilities

We review and select winners for: 

• EHA Research Grants 
• EHA Research Mobility Grants 
• The EHA-JSH Joint Fellowship Exchange Program  

In doing so, we: 

• Are transparent regarding relationships with applicants, their mentors, their institutes, collaborators, and competitors 
• Develop and follow guidance given for review 
• Follow guidance given for interviewing candidates, focused on quality 
• Responding to requests for review in a timely manner 
• Participate in conference calls about the selection and review of applications 
• Review reports of grantees 
• Provide input for the Research Committee on developments in basic and translational research in hematology that might require support by EHA 

Composition

We’re comprised of the following: 

• A Chair (EHA Board member) 
• A Vice-Chair (non-Board member) 
• Up to eight regular members 

Rotation

The Chair and Vice-Chair serve for a maximum of three years. 

EHA Board members serve for a maximum of four years. 

Regular members serve for three years with the possibility of one reappointment. 

Meetings

In a typical year, our members take part in: 

• An interview meeting 
• Regular teleconferences