The American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) is currently accepting applications for its International Trainee Observership Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ASTCT International Trainee Observership Program
This program will allow one international trainee from a lower middle income or low income country to participate in a four-week long observership to foster relationships and strengthen international applications of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and related cellular therapies.
- Sponsor Organisation: ASTCT
Benefits of ASTCT International Trainee Observership Program
- All of the Scholar’s costs, including lodging, board, return flight, visa, and health insurance will be covered by the scholarship. Scholars will have the opportunity to attend the 2027 Tandem Meetings of ASTCT & CIBMTR in Orlando, Florida to begin the observership.
ASTCT International Trainee Observership Program Requirements
In order for your application to be considered by the Committee, you must meet the following eligibility criteria.
- Must hold an MD, MBBS, DO or related degree.
- A citizen of and practice in a country that is considered lower middle income or lower income by the World Bank.
- A trainee or junior faculty within 5 years or less of graduating from your terminal degree/training program.
- Must be currently employed at a medical center.
- Enrolled in or have completed a hematology, oncology, immunology, or transplant training program.
Application Date and Process
The applicant need to provide the following during the application process:
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Describe your experience in hematopoietic cell transplantation
- What you want to gain from the experience
- How you will implement that at your home institution
- 3 objectives you would like to meet through this scholarship
- Letter of support from home institution
- Letter must confirm the applicants role at their institution and expectations in HCT
Application Deadline
24 May, 2026
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