RFP Grant Announcement
NMDP Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program
The NMDPSM Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program for the Study of Post-Transplant Complications (Amy Research Program) is one of the largest and most coveted grants in the field of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and cellular therapy. The grant supports the research endeavors of basic scientists and clinical researchers early in their careers. Its goal is to launch these young investigators on a life-long journey to discover solutions to potentially life-threatening post-transplant or post-cellular therapy complications such as infection, relapse, or graft-versus-host disease.
The emphasis on early career support attracts new talent to the field and encourages researchers to focus on these complications throughout their careers. Amy Scholars receive a maximum of $400,000 divided over five years. This crucial funding enables the researchers to continue with their projects without having to stop and apply for further financial support.
Please note: the grant program is closed for 2025 applications. We anticipate the 2026 RFP will be released in Summer 2025.
Grant History
The program was established in 1997 to honor the memory of Amy Strelzer Manasevit. A vibrant young mother of two, Amy was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1993. After receiving a successful bone marrow transplant, she succumbed to pneumonia and passed away six weeks after returning home. Manasevit’s family and friends partnered with NMDP to establish the research program in the hope they could prevent other families from losing their loved ones to complications arising from HCT. To date, the NMDP Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program has supported 51 scholars and at least 12 post-doctoral fellows with financial investments of nearly $12.5 million since 1998. Amy Scholars have gone on to win more than $250 million in subsequent government grants following their Amy awards. The NMDP appreciates financial contributions to fund this critical research fellowship.
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