The purpose of the Visitor Training Program (VTP) is to help build hematology capacity in developing countries, ultimately improving patient care and/or research. The VTP provides funding for hematologists, scientists, or laboratory staff working in hematology in developing countries to receive training on a specific topic or technique for up to 12 weeks. Training is carried out in a clinic or laboratory under the mentorship of an ASH member anywhere in the world. Upon completion of the training, participants return to their home institution to implement the training and share their newfound knowledge with their colleagues.

Benefits

• ASH will fund approved costs for travel and living expenses (applicants must submit a budget).
• By implementing the training in their home institution, awardees will have the opportunity to increase hematology capacity for themselves and their colleagues, ultimately leading to improved patient care and/or research.
• By training with an ASH member, the awardee will participate in the rigorous scientific community of ASH.

Eligibility

Applicants

• Physicians, scientists, and hematology laboratory staff working in a hospital or a research institution in one of the countries defined as developing by ASH are welcome to apply.
• Applicants may be at any stage in their careers.
• Applicants do not need to be ASH members.

Application

• The primary focus must be on specific training in procedures that will benefit the applicant’s home institution.
• Relevant equipment and supplies must be available at the home institution.
• The VTP is intended to build capacity. Participants must implement the training at their home institution upon their return. Individual research projects will not be considered.
• Applications are reviewed by the ASH International Members Committee. Therefore, applications are not accepted from institutions where a member of the International Members Committee currently practices hematology. For a current list of institutions, contact Clare Kelley at pckelley@hematology.org.

Host institution and mentor

• The host institution can be located anywhere in the world.
• The host mentor may be from any country.
• The host mentor must be a current ASH member in good standing on the day the application is submitted.

Questions?

If you have any questions or require any additional information regarding the ASH Visitor Training Program, please review the VTP Frequently Asked Questions or contact Clare Kelley, International Programs Specialist, at pckelley@hematology.org or 202-776-0544, ext. 4902.

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