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Top Abstracts Scholarship
BSH's top abstract scholarship supports members' attendance at our (ASM) in April 2026.
Abstract submission is now . If you wish to be considered for an abstract scholarship please tick the box when submitting your abstract. Deadline for submissions 6 January 2026.
The Early Careers Forum has created a document giving hints and tips on how to write an abstract submission.
Help to write your Abstract document
Our ASM Abstract Scholarships support the best of haematology science and research. Funding is offered to BSH members who are eligible presenters of the highest-scoring abstracts to facilitate their attendance at the conference.
Eligible presenters include BSH members who are:
- undergraduate and postgraduate students,
- early-career professionals in training,
- low to middle-income country (LMIC) residents
- NHS professionals on Band 8a and below.
If you're not yet a member, associate membership is free – apply now to ensure your eligibility.
- UK-based applicants (NHS or UK university): membership normally processed within 3 working days
- International applicants: please allow up to 6 weeks
What’s covered?
Successful applicants will receive funding of up to £1000 to help cover:
- Registration fees
- Economy Travel
- Accommodation up to £120 a night
When will you heard back from us?
If your abstract is selected for a top abstract scholarship, we’ll contact you shortly after abstract approvals are set out. We expect to let you know during the week starting 16th February 2026.
For more information, see the terms and conditions of the grant, our Grants FAQs, or contact us at [email protected].
Early Careers Achievement and Undergraduate Achievement Award
These are exciting awards created by the BSH Early Career Forum. Each award has a prize value of £1,500, plus expenses to attend the 2026 BSH Annual Scientific Meeting.
These two awards will be for projects or ideas in service improvement, leadership, and workforce rearrangement. Applicants are encouraged to think broadly and innovatively.
The prizes aim to foster professional development in students and people early in their careers and encourage reflection on how everyone can contribute to improvements in healthcare regardless of career stage.
The submission should relate to, or have the main focus on, haematology.
Eligibility:
This award is open to BSH members only.
For the Undergraduate Achievement Award:
This prize is open to all healthcare students completing an undergraduate degree in their field.
For the Early Careers Achievement Award:
This prize is open to doctors in training, nurses and other healthcare professionals, a maximum of four years post-qualification.
Application process and timeline:
More information on how to apply will be available in the next few weeks.
Funding for Non-Members
At present, BSH is not offering funding for attendance at the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) to non-members. Should this situation change, we will update this page accordingly.
Other Funding Opportunities
Other organisations may offer support for ASM attendance. Where known, we will list these options here.
HaemSTAR – ISTH London 2022 Legacy Fund
HaemSTAR has been awarded the ISTH London 2022 Legacy Fund, which includes support for:
- Trainees
- Allied healthcare professionals
Funding can be used for:
- Educational events
- Meetings and conferences
- Other professional development opportunities that enhance knowledge, skills, and connections
To apply:
- You must be a HaemSTAR member (join by signing up to the mailing list)
- See the and for full eligibility and application details