European Hematology Association
Attn: Ans Steuten
Koninginnegracht 12b
2514 AA The Hague
The Netherlands
Place, Date
Dear Reader,
This letter confirms that [APPLICANT FIRST NAME, LAST NAME] intends to submit an application for the
2016 Translational Research Training in Hematology Program.
The title of the proposed research project will be [PROJECT TITLE].
The project and application are supported by [MENTOR FULL NAME, MENTOR POSITION of MENTOR
INSTITUTION].
We have completed the TRTH letter of intent form and submit all required documents along with this letter.
1. Project Abstract
2. CV
3. Online Application Form
We herewith confirm to be aware of the terms and conditions related to participation in the TRTH Program:
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Applicant must attend TRTH meetings at the following three events:
1. A week-long course held in March 11-18 2016
2. The 21 th Annual EHA Congress in June 9-12 2016
3. The 58 th Annual ASH Meeting in December 2016
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Applicant must respond to follow-up surveys in the future.
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Applicant must sign a statement of confidentiality before the start of the program.
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Applicant must accept responsibility for travel expenses which exceed the allowed amounts and/or travel arrangements which are outside of the established policies and procedures of TRTH.
By signing this letter [APPLICANT FIRST NAME, LAST NAME] and [MENTOR FULL NAME] agree to comply with the terms and conditions for participation in the TRTH Program if the applicant is accepted.
APPLICANT NAME MENTOR NAME
Signature Signature
Place, Date Place, Date

LOI and APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM DEADLINE: JULY 30th, 2015
Your submission must include:
1. Completed and signed Letter of Intent
2. A 350-word maximum abstract describing the proposed research project (references not necessary)
3. Your CV or biosketch
Please include all documents in one PDF file to be uploaded on the online system and name the submission file as follows: LastName_FirstName-LOITRTH2016.pdf
Submissions not formatted correctly and/or with missing or incorrect documents will not be considered. All submission must go via the online application system.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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If accepted to the program, applicants must agree to comply to the conditions of participation in the
Translational Research Training in Hematology program and participate in the following three events:
1. A week-long course held in March 11-18 2016
2. The 21 th Congress of EHA in June 9-12 2016
3. The 58 th Annual ASH Meeting in December 2016
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Applicants must agree to respond to follow-up surveys in the future.
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All participants must sign a statement of confidentiality before the start of the program.
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Applicant must accept responsibility for travel expenses which exceed the allowed amounts and/or travel arrangements which are outside of the established policies and procedures of TRTH.
To vary representation within the program, no more than one applicant from any one program and no more than two applicants from any one institution will be accepted.
COSTS
There is no registration or application fee, however, by applying, applicants agree to the terms & conditions.
EHA and ASH arrange all travel and accommodation for the TRTH spring course and follow-up meetings as follows:
Spring Course
Accommodation, food and economy class airfare up to € 1000, are arranged and covered by EHA and ASH.
Follow-up Meetings
Economy class airfare up to € 1000 and three nights’ accommodation in a designated hotel are arranged and covered by EHA and ASH for each follow-up meeting.
The trainee is responsible for additional hotel nights and airfare costs above the established allowable amounts. Additional details of the TRTH travel policy are communicated to awardees upon acceptance into the program.
If there are special circumstances regarding the trainee's or institute's ability to cover additional costs, applicants are still encouraged to apply. The mentor should include an addendum that explains the financial difficulties that exist.