+ More Filters

Reset Filters

Title

Funding Organization

Funding Type

Eligible Country

Deadline

Other (Select all that apply)

Show Expired Programs

Show Verified Programs

Not Verified

AABB-Future Leader Specialist in Blood Bank Scholarship Awards Program

Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB)

AABB is accepting applications by email for the 2025 AABB Future Leader Scholarship Awards Program, for the Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) or equivalent in BB or biotherapy/cellular therapy, and Transfusion Medicine and Biotherapies Fellow (TMBF) Awards Program. All submissions are due by Friday, September 5, 2025.

The Future Leader Scholarship Awards will be presented at the 2025 AABB Annual Meeting at the Transfusion Medicine Subsection Coordinating Committee Business Meeting in San Diego, California.

Note: These awards are open to all individuals of all countries in the world and winning not contingent on being a member of AABB.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. 🎯 Direct Relevance to Transfusion Medicine or Biotherapies

AABB funds projects related to:

Blood banking, transfusion safety, and donor health

Cellular therapies, including stem cell and CAR-T applications

Patient blood management and transfusion outcomes

Novel biotherapies and regenerative medicine

✅ Predictor: The proposal directly advances transfusion medicine, cellular therapy, or biotherapy practices.

2. 👩‍🔬 Focus on Early-Career Investigators

AABB supports medical students, residents, fellows, postdocs, and junior faculty

Mentorship and structured career development are important for success

✅ Predictor: Applicants with strong mentors and institutional support are more competitive.

3. 🧪 Pilot or Feasibility Projects with High Potential Impact

Funded projects are typically early-stage studies that lead to larger NIH/foundation grants

Applications with clearly defined aims and short-term deliverables fare best

✅ Predictor: The project is feasible, innovative, and positioned to produce preliminary data.

4. 📚 Alignment with AABB Mission

Research should improve blood safety, availability, and efficacy

Translational projects with clinical application potential are preferred

✅ Predictor: The project supports AABB’s mission to improve transfusion and cellular therapies.

5. 📈 Potential for Career Development and Impact

Strong applications show:

Clear plans for future NIH or equivalent funding

How the research will advance both science and the applicant’s career

✅ Predictor: The applicant demonstrates leadership potential in transfusion medicine or biotherapies.

🧾 AABB Funding Programs

Program	Amount	Audience	Purpose
AABB Early-Career Scientific Research Grants	~$20,000–$50,000	Postdocs/junior faculty	Pilot research in transfusion or cellular therapy
Travel Grants & Fellowships	~$500–$1,000	Students/fellows	Support for conference presentation and networking
National Blood Foundation (NBF) Scientific Research Grants	~$75,000	Faculty/researchers	Innovation in transfusion medicine/biotherapies

🧬 Commonly Funded Topics

Blood donor recruitment and retention

Transfusion safety, immunohematology, and compatibility testing

Regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies

CAR-T, gene therapy, and advanced biotherapies

Health outcomes and cost-effectiveness in transfusion practices

📌 Tips for Strong Applications

✅ Provide a clear, hypothesis-driven project with measurable outcomes
✅ Include mentorship and institutional support letters (for early-career awards)
✅ Demonstrate how the project will lead to future NIH/foundation grants
✅ Emphasize clinical relevance and translational potential

Specialties

Others

Eligibility Requirements

The TMBF Awards Program was created in 1982 to recognize professionals with an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree who are current fellows or a recent graduate (within 12 months of the time of application for this award) in a transfusion medicine program, cellular therapy program or other graduate medical education training program that includes at least one continuous year in transfusion medicine or biotherapies/cellular therapy training. Recipients will receive a $1,500 honorarium. The AABB Future Leader TMBF Scholarship Awards are presented annually as distinguished candidates are identified.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB)

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 4550 Montgomery Avenue Suite 700, North Tower Bethesda, MD 20814 301.907.6977 www.aabb.org

Legal & Affiliation Disclaimer

Affiliation Disclaimer: Trialect operates independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by any sponsors or organizations posting on the GrantsBoard platform. As an independent aggregator of publicly available funding opportunities, Trialect provides equal access to information for all users without endorsing any specific funding source, content, organization, or sponsor. Trialect assumes no responsibility for the content posted by sponsors or third parties.

Subscription Disclaimer: Upon logging into Trialect, you may choose to SUBSCRIBE to GrantsBoard for timely notifications of funding opportunities and to access exclusive benefits, such as priority alerts, reminders, personalized recommendations, and additional application support. However, users are advised to contact sponsors directly for any questions and are not required to subscribe to engage with funding opportunities.

Content Ownership and Copyright Disclaimer: Trialect respects the intellectual property rights of all organizations and individuals. All content posted on GrantsBoard is provided solely for informational purposes and remains the property of the original owners. Trialect does not claim ownership of, nor does it have any proprietary interest in, content provided by third-party sponsors. Users are encouraged to verify content and ownership directly with the posting sponsor.

Fair Use Disclaimer: The information and content available on GrantsBoard are compiled from publicly accessible sources in alignment with fair use principles under U.S. copyright law. Trialect serves as an aggregator of this content, offering it to users in good faith and with the understanding that it is available for public dissemination. Any organization or individual who believes their intellectual property rights have been violated is encouraged to contact us for prompt resolution.

Third-Party Posting Responsibility Disclaimer: Trialect is a neutral platform that allows third-party sponsors to post funding opportunities for informational purposes only. Sponsors are solely responsible for ensuring that their postings comply with copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Trialect assumes no liability for any copyright or intellectual property infringements in third-party content and will take appropriate action to address any substantiated claims.

Accuracy and Verification Disclaimer: Trialect makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided by sponsors. Users are advised to verify the details of any funding opportunity directly with the sponsor before taking action. Trialect cannot be held liable for any discrepancies, omissions, or inaccuracies in third-party postings.

Notice and Takedown Policy: Trialect is committed to upholding copyright law and protecting the rights of intellectual property owners. If you believe that content on GrantsBoard infringes your copyright or intellectual property rights, please contact us with detailed information about the claim. Upon receipt of a valid notice, Trialect will promptly investigate and, where appropriate, remove or disable access to the infringing content.

View Funding Opportunity