[European Society of Cardiology](https://www.escardio.org)

December 2026

€2,500 per award; up to two awards annually; supports 1+ month research visits.

Supports early career researchers in cardiac cellular electrophysiology for collaborative research visits between European institutions.

Applicants must be members of the ESC Working Group on Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology at the time of application.

--- ## Description The ESC Working Group on Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology Scientific Exchange Grants (SEG) are designed to foster collaboration and strengthen ties between research institutions across different European countries. The program supports early career investigators, including PhD students and postdocs, to undertake research visits of at least one month in a laboratory located in a European country different from their current institution. The grant covers travel and accommodation costs, aiming to facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge and build international research networks in the field of cellular cardiac electrophysiology. Applications are evaluated on the quality of the proposal, scientific merit, and suitability of the host laboratory. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026 (anticipated/projected): Full application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each grant is €2,500 (paid in two installments: 60% before the visit, 40% after submission of a final report). - Up to two grants are awarded annually. - Funding is intended to cover travel and accommodation for a minimum one-month research exchange. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be early career investigators (PhD students, postdocs) active in cellular cardiac electrophysiology. - Must be an accepted member of the [ESC Working Group on Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology](https://www.escardio.org/communities/working-groups/cardiac-cellular-electrophysiology/membership/) at the time of application. - Previous SEG recipients are not eligible. - The exchange must be to a host laboratory in a European country different from the applicant’s current institution and country. - Both current and host institutions must be located in [ESC Member Countries](https://www.escardio.org/communities/cardiac-societies/national-cardiac-societies/). - Applications must be submitted in English. --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application form via [My ESC account](https://myesc.escardio.org/ESCApplications). - Required documents and information: - Description of current research, proposed project, and intended use of the grant (each up to 300 words). - One-page CV and publication list. - Letter of support from both the host and current institutions. - Statement confirming the grant will be used within 12 months of award. - All documents must be submitted in PDF format and in English. - Applications are reviewed by a panel of WG CCE Nucleus members and external reviewers based on application quality, scientific value, and suitability of the host lab. --- ## Additional Information - The first payment (60%) is made upon confirmation from the host institution and submission of travel/accommodation receipts. - The remaining 40% is paid after submission of a final report, signed by the host institution director. - If the SEG is not used within 12 months of the award, the grant is forfeited and the recipient cannot reapply. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Portal](https://www.escardio.org/data-science/supporting-your-research/research-grants-and-fellowships/scientific-exchange-grants) - [Working Group Membership Information](https://www.escardio.org/communities/working-groups/cardiac-cellular-electrophysiology/membership/) - [ESC Member Countries](https://www.escardio.org/communities/cardiac-societies/national-cardiac-societies/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries / Grants Officer| sallo@escardio.org | | ESC Working Group Mailbox | workinggroup@escardio.org | | ESC Support | [ESC Contact Support](https://help.escardio.org/s/contactsupport) | | ESC Main Phone | +33.4.92.94.76.00 |

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