By supporting young scientists, we are ensuring the future progress of blood cancer research, Prof Brink said
MUMBAI, Aug 18 (The CONNECT)- The DKMS Stiftung Leben Spenden is starting the new application round for the €1 million DKMS John Hansen Research Grant for exceptional research projects by young scientists from around the world.
The funding will be open for four scientists with a grant up to €240,000 each over three years. The projects to be funded should focus on hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cell therapy for hematological diseases.
Applications for the 2026 DKMS John Hansen Research Grant can be submitted until November 20, 2025.
All information can be found at here: Contact: [email protected]
“With this grant, we are specifically supporting innovative research projects that will further improve treatment outcomes for blood cancer,” explained Prof. Dr. Marcel van den Brink, Chair of the DKMS Medical Council.
The DKMS Stiftung Leben Spenden has been supporting since 2015 young international scientists with a doctoral degree in medicine or natural sciences (MD, PhD or equivalent, completed no more than 10 years ago) through the DKMS John Hansen Research Grant. Possible areas of research include transplant immunology, new approaches to treat complications following stem cell transplantation, donor selection, cell production, and novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
“This could provide an important springboard for early scientific careers and opens up opportunities for researchers to establish their own lines of research. By supporting young scientists, we are ensuring the future progress of blood cancer research,” Prof Brink said.
More information about the previous projects and recipients of the DKMS John Hansen Research Grant can be found here: https://professional.dkms.org/research-publications/research-grant
