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Scientific Exchange Grants

European Society of Cardiology

The objective of the WG CCE Scientific Exchange Grant (SEG) is to strengthen collaboration between research institutions across different European countries. To support this objective, up to two grants of €2,500 each will be awarded to members of the Working Group on Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology (WG CCE) to help cover travel and accommodation expenses incurred during a research visit of at least one month at an institution in another European Country.

Timeline

Monday, 7 September 2026: Opening of online applications
Thursday, 7 January 2027 (23:59 CET): Deadline for online applications
By Monday, 18 January 2027: Start of the review process
Thursday, 25 February 2027: Review deadline
March 2027: Announcement of results
By April 2027: Grant recipients are expected to confirm acceptance of their grant
Within 12 months following acceptance: The scientific exchange should take place

Application process

Complete the online application form between Monday, 7 September 2026 and Thursday, 7 January 2027 via the "Applications" section of your My ESC Account or directly in the grants application area.

As part of your application form, you will be asked to provide the following information:

Details of your current research in the field of cardiac electrophysiology (300 words).
Description of your proposed project (300 words).
A statement on how you intend to use the SEG (300 words).
Confirmation that, if the SEG is not used within 12 months of the award date, it will be considered delined and no payment will be made.

Please upload a single PDF containing:

A one-page curriculum vitae and a list of publications.
A letter of support from the host institution.
A letter of support from the current institution.

Important

Only applications submitted in English will be accepted.

Applications submitted by email or postal mail will not be considered.

Review process

The review process will be coordinated by a panel composed of two members of the WG CCE Nucleus and two external reviewers selected by these Nucleus members. The panel will assess both the elligibility of the applicant and the suitability of the proposed host institution. To avoid any conflict of interest, individuals involved in a submitted application, whether as the applicant's supervisor or as a representative of the proposed host institution, will not participate in the review process.

Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Quality of the application.
Scientific value of the proposed visit and its relevance to the applicant's future research career.
Quality and suitability of the host laboratory.
Contribution of the proposed project to the objectives of the Working group.

Based on the evaluation results, the WG Chairperson-Elect will propose the candidate(s) to receive the grant(s). The proposal will be discussed at the next WG CCE Nucleus meeting, during which the final decision will be made.

Grant recipients are expected to undertake the scientific exchange within 12 months of the official award date. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the grant and the recipient will not be eligible to apply for future Scientific Exchange Grants.

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

Cardiovascular Diseases

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the WG CCE Scientific Exchange Grant (SEG), applicants need to meet the following requirements:

Be an early-career investigator in the field of cellular cardiac electrophysiology, including PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
Not have previously received a WG CCE Scientific Exchange Grant (SEG).
Undertake the exchange in a host laboratory located in a different European country from their current laboratory.
Both your current institution and host institution are located in ESC Member Countries.
Be a current member of the Working Group on Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology (WG CCE) at the time of application.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: European Society of Cardiology

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

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

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