The Working Group on Thrombosis of the ESC wishes to support education of young scientists (< 35 years of age) in the field of atherothrombosis by financial support of training in basic research techniques at well-known high quality research laboratories.

Conditions for applications

- Applicant is involved in basic research in atherothrombosis

- Applicant has a written invitation from a well-known basic research laboratory for education in a specific basic research technique

- The participation in such an educational program is confirmed and supported by the director of the home division/department

- The application letter must include a description of the new technique, its potential benefits for the home division/department, and planned scientific projects

- The application must state the maximum time of the proposed educational program

- The applicant must provide written confirmation that she/he is not supported by another grant or sponsorship

Selection of awardees

- Applications should be emailed to the ESC Office for WORKING GROUPS with all the recommendend material

- The header for the message should be „Application for WG on Thrombosis GREAT Award“

- Applications that are incomplete will not be considered

- If the number of applicants exceeds 2, the selection committee will select recipients of the award by majority decision

- All selected awardees will be notified within 3 months of application (latest September 15)

Funding

Maximum of €12,000 (roughly €2,000 per month) per awardee and can be given to 2 applicants each year.

Deadline

Internal VHIR deadline: 8 June 2015

Official deadline: 15 June 2015

More information: HERE