In honor of John A. Hansen, this grant is intended to provide financial support to promising young researchers to advance the understanding of complications and therapeutic strategies in the context of hematologic malignancies. The grant is funded by the DKMS Stiftung Leben Spenden (Foundation for Giving Life) and administered by the DKMS gGmbH.
The DKMS John Hansen Research Grant awards 240.000 EUR for a time period of three years (maximum 80.000 EUR annually), subject to reasonable progress of the research. Up to four projects will be selected from the eligible applications.
The research proposal needs to address issues on hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or cell therapy for hematological diseases. Various aspects can be covered, including but not limited to: diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, transplant immunology, stem cell transplantation complications, donor selection, or cell manufacturing.
Applicants must have received a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a field pertinent to the grant within the last 10 years from the grant call start date. Applicants do not need to hold a faculty position and may be trainees (Fellows, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Junior Faculties). Applicants from all countries are invited to submit an application.
