The EHRA Observational Training Programme from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) supports electrophysiologists in transferring state-of-the-art techniques, strategies, clinical and procedural standards to their home institutions through personal observation of expert electrophysiologists selected by EHRA-Recognised Training Centres (ERTC).

Overview

The programme enables participants to observe expert electrophysiologists at designated training centres, facilitating the acquisition and transfer of advanced clinical and procedural knowledge. Stays last between two and three weeks. The programme targets mobility for both incoming and outgoing researchers.

Funding and Benefits

The grant provides 500 EUR for each week of observation, plus up to 500 EUR to cover flight expenses. The total duration of the stay is two to three weeks.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be citizens or permanent residents of an ESC member country
• Be medical graduates who have completed cardiology training and basic electrophysiology training (preferably under 40 years of age)
• Hold EHRA Membership at the time of application and at the time the grant is taken
• Have specific needs to observe particular techniques or procedures
• Be fluent in English or the official national language of the host institution or centre

The programme is open to First Stage Researchers (R1, up to the point of PhD) in the field of professions and applied sciences.

Application Process

Applications open on 15 September 2026 and close on 17 November 2026. Further information is available through the European Society of Cardiology.

Deadline and Timeline

• Applications open: 15 September 2026
• Deadline: 17 November 2026

Contact Information

Organisation: European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Country: Denmark
More information: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/ehra-observational-training-programme-esc-cardiology-europe/