The AVAHO Foundation
About The AVAHO Foundation
The AVAHO Foundation was launched in 2023 to support the ongoing needs of AVAHO members and veterans with cancer and hematological disorders. In its inaugural period, the Foundation is focused on the following:
- Scholarships for professional development opportunities for AVAHO members, specifically to obtain certification or training required for treating veterans with cancer
- Research funding for AVAHO member-driven projects focused on innovative treatment of veterans with cancer
- Project-based, specific funding for veterans to access care
At the 2023 Annual Meeting, AVAHO received over $10,000 in funding from the generosity of member donors. These donors are the Foundation's Founding Funders, a distinction they will hold for the lifetime of the Foundation.
AVAHO Foundation Scholarship Program
The AVAHO Foundation is pleased to announce 2024 member scholarships made possible through generous support by our sponsors and members. A downloadable PDF is available for your convenience.
For more information, please contact Julie@avaho.org.
Catalyst Grant
APPLICATION CLOSES 8/30/24
The AVAHO Foundation is pleased to announce 2- $50,000 Grants in 2024! Catalyst Grants support investigators who conduct studies aiming to improve the care of Veterans living with a cancer diagnosis.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Min 4/8th appointment in VA Medical Center
- Masters or Doctorate degree in healthcare related area of study
- Completed terminal degree or fellowship within past 10 years
- Min 1 year of AVAHO Membership
ASH Conference Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY:
- AVAHO Member min of 1 year
- Must be a hematology provider caring for Veterans in the VA
- Agrees to provide a Medscape Interview regarding highlights of the CLL Sessions
- Awarded granted upon completion of interview
ONC Conference Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY:
- AVAHO Member min of 1 year
- Conference must be oncology focused content
- Agrees to provide interview and/or brief article to the AVAHO Communication Committee regarding conference highlights and knowledge gained
- Award granted upon completion of interview/article
Ten (10) Oncology Certification Exam Fee Reimbursement
ELIGIBILITY:
- AVAHO Member min of 1 year
- Reimbursement for NEW oncology certification, up to $1,000, any discipline
- Payment provided after submitting exam receipt
- Awarded on first-come, first-served basis until 10 members are awarded
Special Project Grant
Special Project Grants are grants dedicated to innovative, special projects that are outside the regularly funded foundation activities but meet the goals and mission of the AVAHO Foundation. These grants, and the amounts allocated, are at the discretion of the Foundation board.
Grants are available to AVAHO members in good standing (active for a minimum of one year of membership).
Recipients must be an active employee of with the VA Healthcare System (fractional employment is acceptable).
BEFORE YOU APPLY: please contact Julie Lawson at julie@avaho.org to discuss your project idea.
FOUNDING FUNDERS
Educational Book Order
FREE to AVAHO Members attending the 2024 Annual Meeting in September
This offer is provided through an educational grant donated to the AVAHO Foundation to support the educational needs of our members.
Please select one (1) book from the available PDF before placing an order.
For further information, please reach out to janice@avaho.org.