Grants

This year again, ACVC supported the presentation of top-notch research by offering the registration for ESC CardioVascular Care Congress 2026 to 25 abstract and clinical case presenters around the world who have little or no access to funding or difficulties in obtaining financial assistance.

Grantees are required to attend the congress onsite in Lisbon from 20 to 21 March 2026. 

Timeline

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At any time, applicants may check the status of their application by logging into their My ESC account.

Applications will close on Sunday 14 December. Results will be announced at the end of December.

Eligibility

• Only Presenters of accepted abstracts and/ or clinical cases at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026 will be eligible for a grant.
• All applicants must be ACVC Silver Member. If not, find out how to become an ACVC Silver Member.

The following criteria, selected by the ACVC Board, will be considered during the application process:

• Quality of abstract: priority will be given to top-graded abstracts
• Country of origin: priority will be given to applications from 'low income' countries (as per World Bank Listing)
• Age of the applicant: priority will be given to applicants under 40 and in-training.

After grading, submissions will be individually reviewed and selected by the selection committee.