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EHRA Cardiac Pacing with Emphasis on ICD/CRT

European Heart Rhythm Association

This programme offers an opportunity for clinical training in the field of arrhythmias and cardiac pacing in an ESC member country, for CIED specialists with less than five years of practice after fellowship.

It also provides opportunities for geographical mobility as well as cultural exchanges and professional practice in the field of cardiology.

The programme aims to support early-carreer candidates in developing clinical competence and acquire high-quality experience in cardiac pacing with emphasis on ICD/CRT practices which will enable them to contribute to improving academic standards upon return to their own country.

Important:

Final validation of the application will be subject to visa approval (when needed).

Note:

Applicants who are unsure about their eligibility are encouraged to contact EHRA before submitting an application via the "Contact Us" form (Category: Grants & Fellowships, Sub Category: EHRA Training fellowship programme)
Applicants are advised to read all explanatory notes carefully before applying.

Selection Criteria

Candidates applying for the Advanced Programme (1 year):

Target audience:
- For physicians wishing to gain in-depth training in the field of CIED therapy.
Objectives:
- The fellow will gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of pacemaker and ICD including bi-ventricular pacing, conduction system pacing, leadless pacing, non-transvenous ICD, lead extractions and other challenging cases.
Application Criteria:

Basic theoretical and practical experience of:

- Clinical Cardiology
- Single and dual chamber pacemakers and ICDs: implantation, programming and follow-up.
- Fluent English and/or other local language (certified B2 level)
  Fellows are responsible for checking local regulations and confirming their agreed training status (hands-on or hands-off) with the host centre where they will undertake their fellowship.

All paperwork (e.g. visa, language certificate, etc.) should be completed in due time to avoid delaying the start of the fellowship.

Application Process for Candidates

Applicants are invited to complete all the sections of the main online application form (Part A).

To access the application form, please log in to your My ESC account and select 'Grant Applications' in the 'New Grant Application' section, then choose 'EHRA Advanced TF Programme in CP - Candidates 2026'. Alternatively, access the Application Form.

In addition, the following supporting forms, available for download below must be completed by third parties:

Part B – To be completed by the head of department or supervisor.

Part C – To be completed by the referee(s).

A letter of support from the National Cardiac Society/Working group on arrhythmias is strongly recommended.

Parts B and C, together with the following supporting documents, must be merged into one single PDF and uploaded through the online application form (Part A):

- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Language certificate
- Motivation letter
- Publications list
- A letter of support from the National Cardiac Society/Working Group on Arrhythmias

Important:

Applications must be submitted through the online application form only. Applications submitted by email or post will not be accepted.

Applicants must save and name the PDF using their first name and last name before uploading it.

Applicants are requested to carefully read and ensure that they understand the Rules for EHRA Training Fellowship Programmes. Submission of an application implies acceptance of all programme rules and conditions. Any application that does not comply with these rules will not be considered.
Applications will be submitted for review exactly as received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to ensure that all forms are completed accurately and that all required supporting documents are provided, as incomplete applications may not be considered.
Part A (the main online application form) and the applicant's name box on Parts B and C should be completed by the applicant. Applicants are asked to note that it remains their responsibility to provide Parts B and C to the relevant persons. Failure to return the parts before the application deadline will be considered as an incomplete application and as such the entire application will be rejected.
Individuals and Centres interested in participating in the EHRA Training Fellowship Programme are invited to submit their applications separately. The Selection Committee will select both - candidates and training centres - and will jointly determine the attributions.
Pre-arrangements between Centres and Candidates will not be taken into account, unless they are consistent with the final decision of the Selection Committee. The decision of the Committee is final and undisputable.
Applicants who have experienced a serious illness that may affect the fulfilment of the fellowship are invited to inform EHRA confidentially. This information may be submitted separately and addressed to the Chair of the Selection Committee. Refer to section “Level of support” regarding financial provision.
Applying for a second time: in exceptional circumstances a grant recipient can apply a second time for a grant in the following year. This new application will be evaluated on an equal basis with other new applications.
The EHRA Training Fellowship application form will only be visible during the application period and only to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. If you believe you are eligible but cannot access the application form, please verify that your My ESC profile information is accurate. If the issue persists, please contact EHRA for assistance via Contact Us.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: TUESDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2026

Tenure:

The training period must start after completion of the whole application process (after receiving formal confirmation from the ESC/EHRA). If necessary, the length of the training period may be extended in which case the host institution will bear the costs.

Fellows will have to start the training programme before March 2028.

Level of support:

Fellows will receive a sum of €35,000 per annum for their living expenses.
The amount will be paid separately in two installments, i.e. €17,500 at the beginning €17,500 after six months.

An agreement will be signed between the host institution and the grant recipient. The agreement should specify the training status of the grant recipient during the period spent in the host institution.

If a fellow is unable to complete at least 80% of the programme for any reason, repayment of the full grant amount may be requested. In exceptional circumstances, the Selection Committee will review the situation and decide whether this requirement should apply.

If upon completion of the training programme, the fellow decides not to return to his/her home country, he/she will be required to reimburse the full amount of the grant within six months.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Grant / program	Purpose	Historical success predictors
EHRA Congress Educational Grants	Congress registration and eligible travel support	Age, accepted abstracts at previous EHRA congresses, EHRA certification exam, career stage, experience, and arrhythmia publications in the last five years. Escardio
EHRA Training Fellowship Programme	Specialized training in clinical electrophysiology and cardiac pacing	Relevant clinical experience, suitability for the training program, career development objectives, and compliance with program eligibility requirements. Escardio +1
EHRA Observational Training Programme (EOTP)	Short-term observational training at a specialist center	Fit between the applicant's training needs and the host center, professional background, and program eligibility. These are potential predictors, not a verified historical statistical model. Escardio +1
Fellow of the European Heart Rhythm Association (FEHRA)	Recognition of professional achievement in cardiac rhythm disorders	At least 10 eligible first- or last-author papers, cumulative impact factor of at least 40, current EHRA membership, academic qualifications, and a supporting letter. Escardio

Official program details and past awardees are available through the EHRA grant and fellowship pages.

Escardio

2. Previous award data and success-rate evidence

The official EHRA historical winners page documents recipients across multiple years, including 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Escardio

Data point	Finding
Previous awardees	Publicly listed by program and year
Number of applications received	Not established in the sources reviewed
Overall grant success rate	Not verified
Quantitative predictors of winning	No validated statistical model identified
Selection process	Applications reviewed and ranked against established criteria and available award quotas. Escardio

3. Recommended predictors for your database

The most defensible variables to record are:

Applicant eligibility and membership status.

Number of relevant publications over the previous five years.

Previous EHRA congress abstracts accepted.

EHRA certification examination status.

Career stage and age, where specified.

Relevant clinical and electrophysiology experience.

Research or training project relevance.

Academic qualifications and supporting documentation.

Host institution and supervisor suitability, where applicable.

Previous award history, if disclosed and relevant to eligibility.

Topic area: Cardiovascular Research → Cardiac Electrophysiology → Arrhythmias.

Organization type: Non-profit professional medical association.

Important distinction: These variables are grounded in published criteria or are reasonable program-specific research variables. They should not be described as proven historical success predictors unless applicant-level and award-outcome data establish that relationship.

Specialties

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiovascular Diseases

Eligibility Requirements

are citizens or permanent residents of an ESC member country (please refer to the Appendix 1 at the end of the Rules and Regulations document for additional information
are CIED specialists with less than 5 years practice after fellowship and can provide the year of completion of cardiology/EP training
are preferably less than 40 years of age on the day of the application deadline
are EHRA Members at the time of submission (mandatory)
have a certified B2 level in the required language requested by the relevant hosting centre and/or country
have completed more than 50 procedures of CIED implantation procedures as first or second operator and have performed at least 50 CIED follow-ups attested by a letter by their institution/head of device clinic

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: European Heart Rhythm Association

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: Les Templiers, 2035 Route des Colles, CS 80179 Biot, 06903 Sophia Antipolis Cedex

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