ECCO-IBUS Research Grant
Funds research advancing intestinal ultrasound as a monitoring tool for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, aiming to improve IBD patient care and outcomes.
Funder: European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (full proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: €40,000 total per award | 2-year funding period | One award per cycle
Summary: Supports clinical research advancing the use of intestinal ultrasound in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) assessment and monitoring.
Key Information: Applicants must be both ECCO and IBUS members with IBD and ultrasound expertise and routine access to an ultrasound machine.
Description
The ECCO-IBUS Research Grant is a collaborative initiative by the International Bowel Ultrasound Group (IBUS) and the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO). It funds clinical research projects focused on the application of intestinal ultrasound (IUS) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The aim is to strengthen the scientific foundation for IUS, promote its adoption as a cost-effective, patient-friendly, and repeatable disease monitoring tool, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Projects are selected based on scientific merit, feasibility, and their potential significance to the field.
