ESC First Contact Initiative Grant
Forecasted
ESC First Contact Initiative Grant supports young scientists’ research visits abroad to build lasting links in basic cardiovascular sciences or gain transferable skills for their future careers.
Funder: European Society of Cardiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to two grants of €2,500 each for visits of at least ten calendar days; funds must be used within nine months
Summary: Supports young scientists at European institutions to establish international research links or acquire transferable skills in basic cardiovascular sciences.
Key Information: Applicants must be Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science members and no older than 40 at the application deadline.
Description
The European Society of Cardiology’s First Contact Initiative Grant promotes careers in basic cardiovascular sciences by supporting new research links between young scientists working at European institutions and host institutions abroad. Funding covers travel and a stay of at least ten calendar days at an identified institution, either within or outside Europe.
Visits must pursue one of two aims: establishing lasting contacts intended to lead to a fellowship or research affiliate position in the host laboratory, while developing a basic cardiovascular science research project; or acquiring new skills that benefit the researcher’s future career and can be transferred to their home institution.
