ECCO-IBUS Research Grant
Forecasted
ECCO-IBUS Research Grant supports investigators studying intestinal ultrasound for assessing and monitoring inflammatory bowel disease, strengthening its scientific basis and acceptance in clinical care.
Funder: European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: €40,000 total annual funding; studies must be completed within two years
Summary: Supports clinical research on intestinal ultrasound for assessing and monitoring patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Key Information: Applicants must be IBUS or ECCO members at submission, based in clinical units with IBD and intestinal ultrasound expertise.
Description
The ECCO-IBUS Research Grant is a joint initiative of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) and the International Bowel Ultrasound Group (IBUS). It supports member investigators conducting clinical research on the utility of intestinal ultrasound in assessing patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
The programme aims to strengthen the scientific basis for intestinal ultrasound as a cost-effective, well-tolerated and repeatable monitoring tool. Its focus reflects treatment targets extending beyond clinical symptoms and remission to healing visible on cross-sectional imaging. By supporting research in this area, ECCO and IBUS seek to increase acceptance of intestinal ultrasound, access to which remains limited in many parts of the world.
