DKMS John Hansen Research Grant 2026

Grant for the study of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cell therapy for hematological diseases. The grant is funded by the foundation DKMS Stiftung Leben Spenden and administered by the DKMS Group gGmbH.

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.

The amount of the grant is EUR 240.000 for a time period of three years (maximum EUR 80.000 annually). Up to four projects will be selected from the eligible applications

requirements:

• Applicants must have received a doctoral degree (PhD, MD or equivalent achievements) in a field relevant 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 and apply