Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree at time of award
• Anticipate receiving a faculty appointment or an assistant professorship within 3 years, in association with a research institution in one of the eligible regions/countries at the time of application (see below for list of regions/countries)
  NOTE: Applicants already holding a tenured position or an Associate Professorship are not eligible.
• Have a strong career interest in hematology/oncology, with a focus on hematologic malignancies
• Have a research mentor with extensive experience in the field of hematology/oncology, with a focus on hematologic malignancies
• Be able to devote at least 50% of their professional time to research (versus administrative, patient care, or teaching responsibilities)
• Be able to complete the proposed research within the 2-year award period, providing evidence (manuscript, presentation, or abstracts) for future research projects

Citizenship

Applicants must reside in one of the following eligible regions/countries:

• Australia
• Europe
• Hong Kong
• Japan
• Middle East
• New Zealand
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Taiwan

An applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the region/country in which they propose to conduct the research, or otherwise hold a temporary study or nonimmigrant visa which allows legal residency in the region/country in which the research will be performed. Such visa must be valid for the two-year award period (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2020).