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ERS Long-Term Research Fellowship (LTRF)

European Respiratory Society

Introduction

a. ERS Long-Term Research Fellowship (LTRF) programmes aim to:

 Promote excellent science in all aspects of respiratory research in Europe and worldwide through transnational mobility and transfer of knowledge.

 Stimulate early career researcher development, facilitating career progression and enabling them to establish themselves as independent investigators.

 Foster knowledge and collaboration between institutions in different countries by supporting mobility.

b. ERS funds and co-funds fellowship programmes to support scientists, researchers, clinicians, and allied healthcare professionals in the early stages of their career.

c. LTRF programme target applicants with at least 2 years' advanced research experience and support innovative project in new locations.

d. The research project may involve basic experimental studies, clinical investigations, epidemiology, applied health service research or any other research area relevant to respiratory medicine. Applicants are encouraged to include a training component within their research project.

e. ERS fellowships are not granted for undergraduate and graduate studies, workshops, courses, lectures, meetings, conferences, congresses or for visiting institutions. Similarly, the LTRF are not for clinical and educational training purposes (clinical diagnostic procedures, therapeutic interventional procedures, treatment, etc.).

f. LTRF duration is from 6 months to 24 months.

g. Fellowships are awarded based on scientific merit. ERS also strives to maintain a good diversity in the profile of the selected applicants, and diversity within the respiratory fields of the selected research projects.

h. No distinction will be made between applicants based on gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong scientific merit and relevance to respiratory medicine (highest predictor)

ERS explicitly awards research fellowships based on scientific merit and supports projects addressing unmet needs in respiratory science and medicine. Projects should clearly advance:

Pulmonology
Respiratory diseases
Lung biology
Respiratory epidemiology
Critical care pulmonology
Sleep medicine
Asthma and allergy
COPD
Interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary vascular disease
Respiratory infections
Translational respiratory research

Applications with a clear scientific question and significant relevance to respiratory health are the most competitive.

2. Strong training value and skills acquisition (very high predictor)

Unlike many traditional grants, ERS fellowships heavily emphasize what the applicant will learn.

Successful applications clearly demonstrate:

Acquisition of new techniques
Unique training opportunities
Knowledge transfer
Career-enhancing skills unavailable at the home institution
Development toward research independence

For Clinical Training Fellowships, the proposed training must typically provide expertise not available in the applicant's home center.

3. Outstanding host institution and supervisor (very high predictor)

ERS repeatedly emphasizes the importance of selecting an appropriate host institution and supervisor.

Strong applications typically include:

Internationally recognized host laboratories
Established respiratory research groups
Experienced supervisors
Access to specialized technologies
Strong publication environment

Reviewers assess both the quality of the host institution and the added value it provides to the fellow's development.

4. Early-career investigator potential

ERS fellowship programs are specifically designed to support researchers and clinicians in the earlier phases of their careers and help develop future leaders in respiratory research.

Strong indicators include:

Clear academic career trajectory
Commitment to respiratory medicine
Research productivity relative to career stage
Long-term research vision
Leadership potential

5. Strong publication and research track record

Although ERS supports early-career researchers, successful applicants usually demonstrate:

Peer-reviewed publications
Conference abstracts
Scientific presentations
Prior research experience
Evidence of productivity

For Long-Term Research Fellowships, applicants are evaluated on both scientific merit and the experience they bring to the host institution.

6. International mobility and collaboration potential

A distinctive ERS priority is transnational mobility.

Nearly all fellowship mechanisms require training or research outside the applicant's home institution and often outside their home country. ERS considers mobility a key mechanism for fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Applications are strengthened when they demonstrate:

New international collaborations
Technology transfer
Sustainable research partnerships
Long-term networking opportunities

7. Feasible and well-structured research proposal

Competitive applications generally include:

Clear aims
Strong methodology
Realistic timeline
Appropriate budget
Achievable milestones

Because fellowships often run from 1 month to 36 months depending on the program, reviewers assess whether the objectives can realistically be completed within the fellowship period.

8. Active engagement with ERS and the respiratory community

ERS encourages active involvement in Society activities and requires membership for several fellowship programs. Candidates who demonstrate commitment to the respiratory community through:

ERS membership
ERS Congress participation
Task forces
Guideline development
Respiratory networks

often align particularly well with the Society's mission.

Specialties

Others

Pulmonology

Eligibility Requirements

a. LTRF 2026: The deadline to submit application is Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 23:59 pm CEST. Interviews are planned on 27 and 28 October 2026. ERS will notify successful applicants in mid-December 2026. LTRF can start from 1 February 2027. LTRF must begin no later than 31 January 2028. If the fellowship is not started within this timeframe, ERS reserves the right to revoke the fellowship.

b. LTRF duration is from 6 to 24 months maximum.

c. Between the notification date and the start of the LTRF, successful applicants should complete travel, visa, passport, housing formalities, insurances, etc. To achieve this, they should engage with their host and home institutions and related authorities ahead of time. Failure to fulfill these requirements within the specified timeframe may result in the cancellation of the fellowship.

d. The fellowship is to be carried out on a full-time basis (100%), requiring the fellowship recipient complete dedication to the research project. The fellowship cannot be split into separate periods. The fellowship requires physical presence at the host institution. Working from home country is forbidden.

e. Should applicants be potentially interested in working part-time for family or personal reasons, this will need to be requested and agreed with the host institution(s) and ERS. If approved, all the allowances will be calculated pro-rata (30-day month). Kindly note that it may not always be feasible to have such arrangements and applicants must ensure that by working part-time they will be eligible for a visa for the duration of their fellowship in the selected host country.

2.2 Age and career

a. LTRF are open to applicants of all ages targeting researchers with at least 2 years of advanced research experience.

b. Applications from researchers who have taken a career break, including, but not limited to, parental leave, periods working outside research, and experiencing unemployment, are encouraged.

2.3 Academic qualifications

a. Applicants should be actively engaged or must have experience in the respiratory field.

b. Applicants must be postgraduates holding a university degree (PhD or MD-PhD) in any field related to respiratory medicine. Applicants should have graduated with a PhD or MD-PhD at the time of the application deadline.

c. Applicants without a PhD or MD-PhD degree at the time of the application deadline are required to possess at a minimum a MD or MSc and prove 2 years of completed full-time research experience obtained after completion of their MD or MSc degree.

d. Applicants currently in a postgraduate degree (PhD, MD-PhD and equivalent) are not eligible.

e. Postgraduate scientists such as immunologists, biologists, geneticists, pharmacologists, biophysicists, chemists, etc. involved in respiratory science, are entitled to apply for the LTRF.

f. Qualified healthcare professionals (non-MD) working in respiratory health/medicine (nurses, physiotherapists, respiratory function technologists, allied respiratory professionals, etc.) are entitled to apply for an LTRF. At a minimum, applicants should hold a MSc or equivalent degree at the time of application and prove 2 years of completed full-time research experience obtained after completion of their degree.

g. Applicants should have adequate fluency in the language spoken at the host institution.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: European Respiratory Society

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 4 Avenue Ste-Luce CH1003

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