Small Grant Award - European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases
The Small Grant Award supports young researchers studying paediatric infectious diseases, funding practical project needs to generate pilot data for subsequent external funding applications.
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Funder: European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to €10,000 initially; one potential follow-up award of up to €10,000
Summary: Pump-priming support for paediatric infectious diseases research generating pilot data for further external funding.
Key Information: Applicants must meet Young ESPID membership criteria and be ESPID members in good standing at the deadline.
Description
The European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) Small Grant Award supports research designed to produce pilot data for subsequent external funding applications. Managed by the Committee for Scientific Affairs and Awards (CSAA), it funds practical project needs, such as laboratory consumables and limited administrative, technical or IT support, rather than the applicant’s salary.
The scheme seeks original work directly relevant to paediatric infectious diseases, with a clear rationale, an articulated research need and a defined hypothesis or objective. Proposals should offer a structured, scientifically justified investigation and a realistic prospect of achieving their objectives or generating evidence for further funding. Assessment also considers the applicant’s track record relative to career stage, presentation quality and the appropriateness of the budget.
