2025-2026 Mobility Travel Grant

Principle

The objective of the MTG is to strengthen relations between research institutions of different European countries. For this, a €2,500 grant will be attributed to a maximum of two members of the Working Group per year to cover travel and accommodation costs to work for a minimal period of one month in an institution from a different European country.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must be active in the area of coronary pathophysiology and microcirculation, either in the experimental or clinical field, and the research project should fit the objectives of the Working Group.

At the time of the application deadline, candidates must be not older than 40 years old and must be accepted members of the ESC Working Group on Coronary Pathophysiology & Microcirculation for at least three months before launching the call. Previous MTG recipients are not eligible.

Candidates should move into a host laboratory different from their current laboratory. Current institution and host institution must be located in ESC member countries.

Timeline

  • Monday, 8 September 2025: Call for applications to be submitted via a dedicated web platform, announced via the Working Group’s October newsletter.
  • Monday, 8 December 2025 (23:59 CEST): Deadline for applications.
  • End February 2026: Awardees names are announced and published on the ESC website.
  • By end of March 2026: Selected applicants must have confirmed acceptance of the grant (the actual exchange must be undertaken within the 12 following months).

Application process

Candidates must complete the online application form, including:

  • Information on candidate activity in the area of cardiovascular sciences (300 words).
  • Details of candidate project (300 words).
  • A statement on how candidate intends to use the MTG (300 words).
  • A statement that, if candidate does not use the MTG within 12 months after the official awarding date, she/he will be considered to have refused the MTG and no payment will be made.

And provide the following supporting documents:

  • 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

  • All information and supporting PDF documents requested in the application form are mandatory.
  • Only applications in the English language will be accepted.

Applications must be submitted exclusively via an online form accessible from the applications section of your My ESC account. Once logged in, click on 'New Grant Application'.

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Review process

Selection will be made by a review panel – with mixed expertise – formed of the WG Chairperson, Chairperson-Elect, Past Chairperson, and two other Nucleus members (5 Nucleus members in total). Review panel members must notify a conflict of interest if the applicant is from their own Institution or if the own Institution intends to host an applicant. In both cases, panel members will not be allowed to score these applications.

The WG Past Chairperson acts as MTG coordinator and is responsible for checking the eligibility of the applicants (age, membership, letters, etc.). The MTG coordinator will also give instructions to the reviewing members regarding the grading.

Grading will be based on four criteria:

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