Funder: European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO)
Due Dates: March 1, 2025 (Submissions open) | October 31, 2025 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 40,000 EUR awarded to successful investigator; typical awards range from 10,000 to 40,000 EUR.
Summary: Supports clinical research to advance the use of intestinal ultrasound in diagnosing and managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Key Information: Applicants must be IBUS members and established within clinical units with expertise in IBD and intestinal ultrasound.
The ECCO-IBUS Intestinal Ultrasound Research Grant is a funding opportunity jointly offered by the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) and the International Bowel Ultrasound Group (IBUS). It aims to support clinical excellence and innovation in the use of intestinal ultrasound (IUS) for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Intestinal ultrasound is a cost-effective, non-invasive, and well-tolerated imaging modality that is increasingly recognized for its utility in monitoring bowel inflammation and healing beyond clinical symptoms. This grant encourages research proposals that improve the scientific basis and clinical application of IUS, helping to expand access and acceptance worldwide.
The grant supports projects that demonstrate scientific merit, feasibility, and relevance to IBUS scientific priorities. Proposals should focus on advancing the understanding or clinical utility of intestinal ultrasound in IBD assessment and management.
| Contact Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Funder Email | ecco@ecco-ibd.eu |
| IBUS Contact Email | office@bowel-ultrasound.org |
| IBUS Research Contact | jc@bowel-ultrasound.org |
| Phone (ECCO) | +43 (0)1 710 22 42-0 |
| ECCO Address | Ungargasse 6/13, A-1030 Vienna, Austria |