Application

Applicants to the Harvard Scholars in Non-Malignant Hematology Program should have an MD, MD-PhD., or similar degree and will be past or near completion of their clinical training. At the time of matriculation into the program, the Scholar should be between the 3rd year of fellowship to the end of instructorship. The program requires a commitment of 75% effort. Download the
PDF ApplicationIn the remainder of their time, Scholars may continue their clinical or teaching responsibilities. However, it is a specific requirement of the program that a Scholar’s associated clinical activities may not be in general oncology or general cardiology, and must be directly related to non-malignant hematology. Scholars will receive salary commensurate with academic rank at their appointing institutions, up to $75,000/yr for two years, plus fringe benefits. In addition, $30,000/yr is available to each candidate to support the training program. These funds are to be used at the discretion of the scholar, and relevant expenses could include tuition for formal training programs, travel to national meetings, and also direct costs of the research program.

We are currently taking applications for a fifth scholar starting in 2010. One slot is available, non-HMS candidates are encouraged to apply.

Instructions on Completing the Application for Admission to the
Harvard Scholars in Non-Malignant Hematology Program

An application can be downloaded and printed from this web site. Please type or print pages 1-2 of the application packet. Subsequent attachments should be in Arial, Times New Roman, or similar font, 11 point typeface or larger.

Letters of Recommendation

One letter of support from the Program Chief or Program Director should be included, and the Chief/Director must attest to his/her/their support of the application, and must explicitly state that clinical duties during the two year training period will be limited, and will only be in fields related to non-malignant hematology. See instructions for definitions. The letter should state that 75% effort is available for the training program. Depending upon the rank and institutional affiliation of the applicant, this letter might reasonably be co-signed by more than one supervisor or chief. Letters in support of Assistant Professor applicants must be signed by the Division Chief. Letters in support of Fellow applicants must be signed by the training program director. The letter should describe the candidate’s potential for future leadership in non-malignant hematology research.

Please provide two letters of reference, including at least one from a faculty member (at a Harvard member institution or elsewhere) with whom you have worked in some significant capacity. Please see further instructions in the application packet. These letters should be confidential and sent directly to the program office or in a sealed envelope signed across the seal, care of Meghan Sullivan, Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Ave.—Karp 8210, Boston, MA 02115.

Also please provide a letter of support from the primary mentor, to be chosen by the applicant from among the K12 program faculty of more than 50 individuals (see pages 7-9 in the application packet). This primary mentor should provide a letter of support, indicating willingness to serve, detailing interactions with the scholar (frequency of meetings, availability of journal clubs and other training seminars in his/her own institution or program), and discussion of the significance of the proposed research project.

Other Requirements

In addition to the application and the letters referenced above, the candidate should include the following (see application packet for further instructions):

• A research proposal
• A statement on concurrent applications for other Career Development awards (if necessary)
• Candidate’s personal statement of career goals
• Candidate’s career plan/proposed timeline
• Candidate’s 4-page NIH biosketch

Application Deadline

To be considered for admission to the program in 2010, applications must be submitted by March 1, 2010. Applications received after this date will not be reviewed.

Mail Completed Application and Accompanying Documentation to:
Meghan Sullivan
Program Coordinator
Harvard Blood Scholars Program
300 Longwood Ave., Karp 8210
Boston, MA 02115
Tel: 617-919-2139
Fax: 617-730-0934