ESC Basic Research Fellowship
The ESC Basic Research Fellowship funds a year of preclinical cardiovascular research in a European lab for early-career scientists, focusing on acquiring new techniques and fostering collaboration.
Funder: European Society of Cardiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (opening) | January 2027 (closing)
Funding Amounts: One fellowship per year; supports one year of research in a European lab; typical award covers living and research costs for 12 months.
Summary: Enables early-career researchers to spend one year in a European lab advancing preclinical cardiovascular research and acquiring new scientific techniques.
Key Information: Only one fellowship is awarded annually; strict eligibility on age, location, and Council membership.
Description
The ESC Basic Research Fellowship supports early-career researchers wishing to spend one year in a European research laboratory, focusing on preclinical cardiovascular research. The program is open to both basic and clinical scientists, with a strong emphasis on enabling fellows to acquire novel techniques and skills that will benefit their future careers. Candidates choose both the laboratory and the research topic, but preference is given to those seeking new expertise and expanding their research horizons. The fellowship aims to foster scientific advancement and collaboration within cardiovascular science across Europe.
