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EACVI Training Grants

European Society of Cardiology

Purpose of the Grant Programme

To provide an opportunity for specialised training in the field of non-invasive imaging modalities (Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac Computed Tomography), in order to help doctors to achieve experience and skills in a high standard clinical centre or University with a large domain expertise within an ESC Member country other than their own. This programme can be considered as a valorisation of the geographical mobility as well as cultural exchanges and professional practice in the field of cardiology.

Tenure

 The Grant may be held for a period of 3 to 6 months. The recommended training period is 6 months. Applications for training periods shorter than 3 months will not be accepted.

 The training period must start after completion of the whole application process (after receiving formal confirmation from the EACVI) and before the end of the calendar year of the programme. Any extensions of the training period beyond the recommended 6 months period should be agreed with the host institution, provided the extra costs can be covered from other sources (e.g. candidate's institution, personal funds, industry etc). The potential extra costs should not come from other ESC or EACVI grants.

Project

Submitted proposals should focus on specialised training in technique(s) related to the field of non-invasive imaging modalities (Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac Computed Tomography).

Level of support

EACVI Training Grant recipients will receive a sum of 2,500 Euros per month for their daily subsistence. An agreement will be signed between the Host Institution and the Grant recipient. The convention/agreement should specify the status of the Grant recipient during the period spent in the host institution.

If for any reason the Grant recipient has to stop their training period, the refund of the Grant may be required pro rata.

Host centres will receive a sum of 500 Euros per month and per trainee to cover the institutional costs (workplace arrangements, informatics, educational material, teaching and support).

AI Based Application Success Predictor

❤️ 1. Strong Focus on Cardiovascular Disease (Non-Negotiable)

Projects must clearly address:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
Includes:
- Heart failure
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Prevention & risk factors

👉 Weak linkage to cardiology → low success probability

🎯 2. Clear Clinical Impact (Top Predictor)

Successful proposals:

Demonstrate:
- Direct relevance to patient care
Aim to improve:
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Outcomes

👉 Key evaluation question:
“Will this improve cardiovascular patient care?”

🔄 3. Translational Research Focus (Critical)

Strong preference for:
- Bench → bedside research
- Clinical or applied studies

👉 Pure basic science is less competitive unless clinically relevant

👩‍🔬 4. Early-Career Investigator Development (Major Priority)

ESC programs target:
- Young cardiologists and researchers

Evaluation includes:

Career trajectory
Leadership potential
Commitment to cardiology

👉 Strong advantage for early-career applicants

🧪 5. Feasible, Well-Structured Research Plan

Must include:
- Clear aims
- Methodology
- Timeline

👉 Realistic scope is critical (especially for 1–2 year fellowships)

🤝 6. High-Quality Host Institution (For Fellowships)

Host center must:
- Provide advanced training or expertise
Often requires:
- International mobility

👉 Strong host justification significantly improves success

🌍 7. European Collaboration & Mobility

Preference for:
- Cross-country training/research
Encourages:
- Knowledge exchange within Europe

👉 Mobility is a core evaluation factor

🧠 8. Innovation in Cardiovascular Science

Successful proposals include:
- Novel diagnostics (AI, imaging)
- New therapeutic strategies
- Digital health approaches

👉 Innovation must be clinically meaningful

📊 9. Alignment with ESC Priority Areas

Higher success rates in:

Preventive cardiology
Digital cardiology
Heart failure & aging population
Precision medicine

👉 Aligning with ESC themes increases competitiveness

💰 10. Clear Training & Career Benefit

For fellowships:

Applicants must show:
- Skills they will gain
- How it advances their career

👉 Training value is often as important as the science

📊 Summary: Key Predictors (Ranked)

Highest impact factors:

Cardiovascular disease focus
Clinical impact
Translational relevance

Moderate predictors:
4. Early-career development
5. Feasibility
6. Host institution quality

Supporting factors:
7. Collaboration/mobility
8. Innovation
9. Training benefit

💡 Insider Insight

Compared to NIH or ERC:

European Society of Cardiology is:
👉 clinically driven + training-focused
👉 emphasizes young investigator development

👉 Key evaluation question:
“Will this project and fellowship improve cardiovascular care while developing the applicant into a future leader?”

✔️ What wins:

Strong clinical relevance
Clear training benefit
Feasible translational research

❌ What struggles:

Pure basic science without application
Weak host institution
Unclear career impact

Specialties

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Others

Cardiovascular Diseases

Radiology

Eligibility Requirements

Please note the following two rules when applying:

 Only 1 candidate per hosting institution is allowed per year (should more than one candidate apply for the same institution, and should they be in the final top scorers, only one - the highest scorer will be selected for that institution).

 A hosting institution that has been selected in the winning candidates' application form cannot be chosen again for the following year (i.e. an institution cannot be selected two years in a row). Please check the winning institutions for last year on the past winners web page. If in doubt, please contact the EACVI team for cross-verification.

 A candidate who has been awarded a grant from the ESC or one of its constituent bodies cannot apply for an EACVI Training Grant for the same year.

Eligible applicants for the Grant are those who are:

 Under 40 years old on the day of the application deadline AND

 Members of the EACVI Silver level on the application submittal day

 Citizens or residents for tax purposes of a country which is a regular ESC Member country or an ESC Affiliated Cardiac Societies (Please see Annexe - Residence eligibility for EACVI Training Grant for full details)

 Medical graduates at any stage in their career

 In agreement with a host institution

 outside their own country or the country in which they followed their initial medicine training (if it is a regular ESC Member country)

 which offers good training opportunities and is acknowledged as an expert centre for that particular field of cardiovascular imaging.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: European Society of Cardiology

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 34 Rue de la Loi 6th Floor B-1040 Brussels

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