The Exchange Grant aims at facilitating exchanges between Centers or Laboratories leaders in the research of thrombosis. The grant supports Young Investigators to perform scientific research in thrombosis at a host institution of another ESC member country or ESC-affiliated country.
The main goals of the grant
- Support excellent clinical or basic research in thrombosis
- Develop new collaborations between Laboratories or Centers within the ESC, thus facilitating transfer of knowledge and skills
- Promote networking between young thrombosis Researchers and encourage young Researchers to work with distinguished Mentors
- Increase awareness of the Working Group on Thrombosis and of the Young Thrombosis Researchers Group
Requirements
- Applicants must be aged under 40 at the time of the application and not have yet attained a permanent academic or clinical position
- Applicants must propose a project to be performed in a Center or Lab different from their current Institution.
- The Chief or Chair of the host Lab or Center should provide a letter of acceptance of the grantee on the specific project proposed by the Applicant
Evaluation
The grant will be evaluated by a Committee which will include the Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer of the Working Group of Thrombosis in charge during the year of the application. The Committee will consider the following criteria:
- the potential to generate high impact results
- the potential to demonstrate a clear added benefit for the applicant compared to what can be achieved at his/her current institution
- learning technique(s) or methodology that are not available at the Applicant’s current institution
- working with world-leading Experts in thrombosis and host Institutions that have a proven track record of mentorship of young researchers
- the CV and skills of the Proponent
- the scientific profile of the Mentor in the host Lab/Center
Application and Deadline
More information coming soon
Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.