How to apply (CBTH)

Before you begin

Make sure you’ve read: 

If you have not yet done so, you’ll also need to become an EHA member. 

EHA Portal account

To apply, you must be registered on the EHA Portal. 

If you already have an EHA Portal account

You can either: 

  • Log in using your existing credentials 
  • Select ‘Reset or create password’ if you cannot remember your details 

When you log in, make sure you use the email address that EHA has on file. 

If you do not have an EHA Portal account

Go to the EHA Portal and follow the steps under the ‘Create your user profile’ heading. 

Please keep in mind that, once you register, it may take up to two business days before your registration is processed and you get access to the system. 

Registrations are approved from Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00, Amsterdam time. 

If you submit your application after the deadline date due to late EHA Portal registration, it will not be considered. 

If you need help with the EHA Portal

If you experience issues with registration or accessing your account, our Research Training team can help. You can email us at training@ehaweb.org. 

Information you must submit

Word and page limits apply. You can find these details on the EHA Portal.   

Application documents

To apply for CBTH, you should complete the application form on the EHA Portal. You’ll find the instructions on the platform.  

In the application form, you’ll fill in the following sections. 

1. Signature letter

You should: 

  • Fill out the required information  
  • Sign the letter 
  • Upload it to the EHA Portal

2. Abstract

You must provide an abstract of your research project. This must be entered into the EHA Portal application form and should be no more than 500 words long. 

3. Research proposal and references

You should provide: 

  • A description of your project 
  • Information on its specific aims 
  • A plan of investigation 
  • Information on computational methods you’ll employ 
  • Any relevant references 
  • Detailed information on funding or funding applications for your proposed research project

Your research proposal will be evaluated using the following criteria:  

  • Significance   
  • The impact and/or outcome that is relevant to hematology 
  • Methods to address the research question 
  • Defined, testable hypothesis 
  • Preliminary data supporting your approach 
  • Appropriate experimental plan 
  • Appropriate statistical analysis plan 
  • Unambiguous endpoints 
  • Feasibility 
  • Inclusion of a timeline that’s appropriate for experimental plan and data analysis 
  • Whether you’ve obtained funding or have high probability of doing so 
  • Innovation 
  • The novel techniques or analytical methods that you’ve proposed

This document should be no more than five pages long, with an additional one page for your references. 

4. CV

You should provide a document that includes the following: 

  • Complete contact information 
  • Present position 
  • Training (including training/courses in hematology and/or computational biology) 
  • Publications 
  • Any other relevant information

Your CV should be no more than two pages long. 

5. Career development plan

You should provide details of your: 

  • Career goals (related to prior experience) 
  • Systematic plan to obtain experience and skills for an independent academic career in translational research 
  • Available resources (such as courses, workshops, etc.) at your home institution that you will personally use to advance your career 
  • Pathway and likely timeline for independence

This document should be no more than two pages long. 

Mentor documents   

Your mentor must:   

  • Be the person who signed your signature letter for application  
  • Be an EHA member at the time of application deadline 

They must also provide the documents listed below.  

1. Mentor’s statement of support 

Your mentor should describe your: 

  • Abilities 
  • Likelihood to succeed in pursuing an academic career in translational research 

They must also indicate:   

  • The qualifications they have within your research area   
  • Their previous experience in research training   
  • How they’ll provide you with supervision and mentorship during the CBTH award year   
  • Their commitment to providing a productive environment for you to pursue your project   
  • How and why CBTH will benefit you

This document should be no more than two pages long. 

2. Mentor’s CV

Your mentor should provide a document that includes the following: 

  • Complete contact information 
  • Present position 
  • Training 
  • Publications 
  • Any other relevant information 

This document should be no more than two pages long. 

Third-party documents

If you can, you should also submit supporting documents from past mentors or former/current collaborators. The purpose of this supporting document would be to confirm that you fulfill the minimum requirement for computational expertise. 

For example, you might upload a letter of recommendation from a second referee that describes your: 

  • Abilities  
  • Likelihood to succeed in pursuing an academic career in hematology research fields using computational biology

What happens after you submit your application

Your application will be evaluated by the CBTH Joint Oversight Committee, who are also responsible for the final selection of scholars. 

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