ECCMID support

Every year ESCMID offers a number of grants and awards that are directly related to our yearly congress ECCMID. As one of the premier scientific events we want to support as many researchers, clinicians and other healthcare professionals to be able to attend and benefit from ECCMID. This support comes in the form of travel grants for abstract submitters, attendance grants for participants that come from LMICs, and awards for fantastic abstracts that are submitted to the congress. Learn more about the various opportunities and how to apply below.

 

The application for the grant is open annually during regular abstract submission and is part of the submission process.

For ECCMID 2023, the application call is now closed.

 

The call for the ECCMID 2024 Travel Grants will be announced in June 2023.

 

Funding

 

The Travel Grant covers the ECCMID registration fee and covers up to 500 € in travel expenses. The 500 € is offered to onsite participants only during the Young Scientist Reception at ECCMID. Money is not transferable and needs to be collected in person.

 

Who can apply

 

  • ESCMID Young Scientist Member (valid membership acquired before January 3rd , 2023, at 12:00 CET)

  • Applicant must be a presenting author of the submitted abstract

 

Application process

 

To be considered for a Travel Grant, the applicant needs to:

 

  • Submit abstract(s) for ECCMID and be a presenting author

  • Be an ESCMID Young Scientist Member (please note that you will be asked to provide your ESCMID membership number)

 

Selection and notification

 

The grantees are selected among the presenting authors of the top-rated, accepted abstracts that have applied for the grant during the abstract submission. The notifications will be sent early February 2023 before early bird registration closes.

 

The names of successful applicants may be published on the ECCMID website and other ESCMID publications.

 

The grant is available for all members who wish to attend ECCMID 2023; irrespective of whether they are presenting at ECCMID 2023 or not.

 

The application for the grant is now closed.

 

Funding

 

The Förderverein Grant covers the ECCMID registration fee, flight ticket, accommodation, and Visa application fee for up to 50 selected grantees.

 

Who can apply

 

  • ESCMID Member

  • Applicant residing in LMIC

 

Application process

 

Application is open till December 15th, 2022.

 

To be considered for the grant, be prepared to provide the following information:

 

  • Support/recommendation letter from a senior/superior who can explain how you will benefit from attending ECCMID 2023

  • Motivation letter up to 500 words

  • Electronic copy of the passport page with picture

 

Selection and notification

 

The Förderverein will evaluate the grant applications. Selected grantees will be notified during the week of December 20th 2022.

 

We are happy to report that since ECCMID 2021, we have endorsed 131 attendees and speakers from LMIC to participate in ECCMID 2021 and 2022. We were pleased to welcome and support many attendees at ECCMID for the first time who otherwise would not have been able to attend.

 

For ECCMID 2023, the application call is now closed.

 

Funding

 

ECCMID Outreach Grants cover the ECCMID registration fee and up to 1300 € travel allowance to cover travel and accommodation while attending the congress.

 

Who can apply

 

  • Applicant must live/work in a Low or Lower-middle income country
  • Applicant must be the author/co-author of the abstract submitted during the regular ECCMID abstract submission call

  • It is not required for the abstract to be accepted for the ECCMID 2023 programme, and the applicant can be either presenter or co-author of the submitted abstract

 

Application process

 

To be considered for an Outreach Grant, the applicant needs to:

 

  • Submit an abstract during the regular abstract call for ECCMID 2023
  • Complete an online application form, which includes a copy of your passport, abstract number and a short motivation letter (100 words)

 

Selection and notification

 

ESCMID will evaluate the grant application. Grant selection outcome notifications will be sent in January 2023.

 

The names of successful applicants may be published on the ECCMID website and other ESCMID publications.

 

The TAE Research Bites Travel Grant application is open annually and integrated into the abstract submission process.

For ECCMID 2023, the application call is now closed.

 

The call for the ECCMID 2024 Travel Grants will be announced in June 2023.

 

Funding

 

TAE Research Bites Grants cover the ECCMID registration fee and 500 € travel allowance.

 

Who can apply

 

  • ESCMID Young Scientist Member
  • Applicant must be still in training (clinical training, PhD studies, etc.)
  • Applicant resides in LMIC
  • Applicant must be a presenting author of the abstract submitted for the TAE Research Bite session during the current ECCMID call

 

Application process

 

To be considered for a TAE Research Bites Travel Grant, the applicant needs to:

 

Selection and notification

 

ESCMID TAE and SAS committees will evaluate the grant application and the submitted abstract. Two out of six presenting authors of the Research Bites session will be awarded the grant.

 

Grant outcome notifications will be sent in early December 2022.

 

The names of successful applicants may be published on the ECCMID website and other ESCMID publications.

 

  • Submit an abstract in the Research Bite category and fulfil requirements/ questionnaire requests during the submission
  • Be an ESCMID Young Scientist Member; you will be asked to provide your ESCMID membership number
  • During abstract submission, be prepared to upload in PDF format:
    • Proof of residency in LMIC during abstract submission (e.g., electricity bill with your name)
    • One-page CV highlighting involvement in CM/ID
    • Short motivation letter (max 250 words)
    • Proof of training enrolment in English (e.g., medical training, PhD)

For ECCMID 2023, the application call is now closed.

 

The call for the ECCMID 2024 Travel Grants will be announced in June 2023.

 

Funding

 

The ISF/ESCMID Sepsis Award consists of 500$ (USD), which will be sent via wire transfer by ISF to the bank account details shared by the awardee.

 

Who can apply

 

  • Everyone with a sepsis-related abstract
  • Presenting authors of an abstract that ticked the box during the submission process

 

Application process

 

To be considered for a Travel Grant, the applicant needs to:

 

  • Submit abstract for ECCMID and be indicated as a presenting author
  • Tick the ISF/ESCMID Sepsis Award application box during abstract submission

 

Selection and notification

 

The award is given to the presenter of the highest rated sepsis-related abstract submitted for ECCMID. The ISF (International Sepsis Forum) steering committee will review these sepsis-related abstracts and select a winner who will receive 500$ (USD).

 

The ISF/ESCMID Sepsis Award is presented during a symposium jointly arranged by the ISF and the ECCMID Programme Committee. The awardee must be present and give a short oral presentation on their research after the award ceremony. The awardee’s name and the project’s title will be published in the ECCMID Final Programme, the ESCMID Yearbook, and the ESCMID website.