Funded Observerships - European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Forecasted
Funded Observerships support professionals in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases through international training visits that build expertise, exchange knowledge, and improve practice at home.
Funder: European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to EUR 2,000 for observerships lasting five days to one month
Summary: Supports international training and knowledge exchange in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases at ESCMID Collaborative Centres.
Key Information: Applicants must be active ESCMID Young Scientist or LMIC members; reimbursement requires official approval and a post-visit report.
Description
ESCMID’s funded observerships support international training and collaboration in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases. The programme connects eligible members with experts at more than 100 ESCMID Collaborative Centres (ECCs), where they can observe clinical and laboratory practice, exchange knowledge, and develop professional connections. Visits last from five days to one month and aim to improve practice in participants’ home institutions.
The programme is designed for Young Scientist Members and members from low- or lower-middle-income countries who fulfil Young Scientist Member criteria. Applicants should establish clear objectives and select a host whose expertise, resources, and opportunities match their professional development goals. Observerships may also support participants’ research interests and ongoing research projects.
