2026-2027 Mobility Travel Grant

Principle

The objective of the Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology and Microcirculation Mobility Travel Grant (MTG) is to strengthen relations between Research Institutions across different European countries. 

To support this objective, up to two grants of €2,500 each will be awarded to Working Group members to cover travelling and accommodation costs to work for  minimal period of one month at an institution located in another European country.

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology & Microcirculation Mobility Travel Grant (MTG), applicants need to meet the following requirements:
 
  • Be actively engaged in Coronary Pathophysiology & Microcirculation, either in experimental or clinical research.
  • The proposed research project  and visit must align with the objectives of the Working Group.
  • Be 40 years old or younger at the application deadline.
  • Not have previously received a Mobility Travel Grant.
  • Undertake the research visit in a host clinical division or laboratory different from their current institution.
  • Both the current institution and the host institution are located in ESC member countries.
  • Be an accepted member of the Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology & Microcirculation (WG CPM) at the application deadline.
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Timeline

  • Monday, 7 September 2026: Call for applications to be submitted via a dedicated web platform, annouced via the Working Group's October Newsletter
  • Monday, 7 December 2026 (23:59 CEST): Deadline for online applications
  • Wednesday, 16 December 2026: Beginning of review process
  • Monday, 25 January 2027: Review process deadline
  • End February 2027: Communication to grant awardees
  • Early March 2027: Awardees' names are announced and published on ESC website
  • By end of March: Selected applicants must have confirmed acceptance of the grant (the actual exchange must be undertaken within the twelve following months)

Application process

Complete the online application form between Monday, 7 September 2026 and Monday, 7 December 2026 (23:59 CEST) via the "Applications" section of your My ESC Account or directly in the grants application area.

As part of your application form, you will be asked to provide the following information:

  • Details on your current activity in the field of cardiovascular sciences (300 words).
  • Description of your proposed project (300 words).
  • A statement on how you intend to use the MTG (300 words).
  • Confirmation that, if the MTG  is not used within 12 months of the award date, it will be considered declined and no payment will be made.

Please upload a single PDF containing:

  • A one-page curriculum vitae and a list of publications.
  • A letter of support from the host institution.
  • A letter of support from the current institution.

Important

  • Only applications in the English language will be accepted.
  • Applications submitted by email or postal mail will not be considered.

Review process

The selection will be made by a review panel formed of the WG Chairperson, Chairperson-Elect, Past Chairperson, and two other Nucleus members (5 Nucleus members in total).

To avoid any conflict of interest, individuals involved in a submitted application, whether as the applicant's supervisor or as a representative of the proposed host institution, will not participate in the review process. 

Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • suitability/appropriateness and quality (CV-basis) of the candidate,
  • scientific value of the proposed visit and value for the candidate’s future research career,
  • quality and suitability of host clinical division or laboratory,
  • value for the Working Group's objectives.

Payment of the Mobility Travel Grant

The first payment, corresponding to 60% of the Mobility Travel Grant (MTG), will be made prior to the visit to the Host institution upon receipt of:

  • a confirmation letter from the Host institution including the dates of the exchange

and

  • accommodation /travel receipt

The remaining 40% will be paid upon receipt of the final report (1-2 pages) duly signed by the director of the Host institution. 

Once the final report has been reviewed and validated by the WG Chairperson, it will be published on this page.

For all grant-related correspondence, please ensure that both the ESC Working Group mailbox workinggroups@escardio.org and the ESC Grants Team amdgrants@escardio.org are copied in all communications.