ESC First Contact Initiative Grant
The ESC First Contact Initiative Grant by the European Society of Cardiology funds short-term international research visits to foster new collaborations in cardiovascular science.
Funder: European Society of Cardiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application opens, projected) | April 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to two grants of €2,500 each per year; funds must be used within nine months of award.
Summary: Supports young European cardiovascular scientists in forming new international research collaborations through short visits abroad.
Key Information: Applicants must be under 40, members of the CBCS, and based at a European institution.
Description
The ESC First Contact Initiative Grant, offered by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), is designed to promote international scientific exchange and career development for early-stage researchers in cardiovascular science. The grant supports young scientists from European institutions seeking to establish new research collaborations with host institutions outside their home country, either within or beyond Europe. The funding is intended for travel and a minimum stay of ten calendar days at the host institution, with the aim of facilitating either the establishment of longer-term research partnerships or the acquisition of new skills beneficial to the applicant's future career and home institution.
