We are pleased to announce the ESID Fellowships program is now open for applications with its October round and offers two distinct opportunities – Observership Grant and Research Fellowship.
Through the program, the ESID members can expand their expertise, strengthen inter-institutional collaboration, and advance research and care in Primary Immunodeficiencies (PIDs). You can find more information about each below and apply by November 2nd!
ESID Observership Grant
Purpose: To provide financial support for ESID members wishing to travel abroad to acquire a specific skill – for example, a laboratory technique or a clinical practice – that can be implemented in their home institution upon return.
Duration: 2 weeks – 3 months
Financial Support: €1200/month (€300/week) + €500 travel grant
Key Eligibility Points:
- Be an ESID Member.
- Be accepted by a hosting institution for the proposed goals (arrangements must be made by the applicant).
- The observership must start after the application deadline but no later than 1 year of the Fellowship application submission date.
- The proposed skill is not available for learning at the applicant’s home institution.
- The applicant demonstrates sufficient preparation and motivation to acquire the skill.
- The host institution offers high-quality training and performs the skill regularly.
- The home institution is committed to implementing the new skill post-fellowship.
- The applicant shows active engagement with ESID and/or other PID organizations.
Necessary documents to apply:
Please be sure to have the following documents to provide when submitting the Application form:
- Curriculum Vitae with special highlight on list of publications/meeting communications of PID.
- Letter of support from the applicant’s head of department or supervisor. Important: please note that we only accept 1 application per head of department. All applications supported by the same person will be rejected.
- Letter of invitation from the accepting institution.
How to Apply
To apply for the Observership Grant, please complete this APPLICATION FORM.
Application deadline: Monday, 2 November, 2026, 6:00 PM CET
ESID Research Fellowship
Purpose: To support ESID Junior Members conducting research in the field of PIDs at a host institution abroad. The fellowship may serve as a foundation for long-term collaboration or as a significant career development step for the fellow.
Duration: 3 – 6 months
Financial Support: €1200/month + €500 travel grant
Key Eligibility Points:
- Be an ESID Junior Member.
- Be accepted by a hosting institution for the proposed goals (arrangements must be made by the applicant).
- The fellowship must start after the application deadline but no later than 1 year of the Fellowship application submission date.
- The candidate demonstrates a strong background and adequate theoretical/practical skills to execute the project.
- Prior research experience in PIDs is evidenced by publications or conference participation.
- A well-structured research proposal outlines the project’s objectives, feasibility, and the applicant’s specific role.
- The host institution provides appropriate supervision, facilities, and material resources.
- The applicant has a proven commitment to the PID field, including ESID involvement.
Necessary documents to apply:
Please be sure to have the following documents to provide when submitting the Application form:
- Curriculum Vitae with special highlight on list of publications/meeting communications of PID.
- Letter of support from the applicant’s head of department or supervisor. Important: please note that we only accept 1 application per head of department. All applications supported by the same person will be rejected.
- Letter of invitation from the accepting institution.
How to Apply
To apply for the Research Fellowship, please complete this APPLICATION FORM.
Application deadline: Monday, 2 November, 6:00 PM CET
We warmly encourage all eligible members to apply and take advantage of these valuable opportunities to build skills, advance research, and strengthen the international ESID community.
Important Information for all Successful applicants:
- The Fellowship should start no later than 1 year of the Fellowship application submission date, otherwise the awarded amount would no longer be transferable/available.
- If the fellow needs to postpone or otherwise change the agreed start date, they should request approval of the change from ESID as soon as possible.
- Fellows are responsible for communicating any changes to their start date or other matters related to the Fellowship proactively to the ESID office rather than ESID having to follow up with them. If relevant communication is not received in a timely manner by the ESID office, the awarded amount would no longer be transferable/available.
- A post-Fellowship report should be submitted within 3 months of completion on this Post-Fellowship Report Template. If the report is submitted later than 6 months after the end of the Fellowship without a reasonable cause, the awarded amount would no longer be transferable/available.
We warmly encourage all eligible members to apply and take advantage of these valuable opportunities to build skills, advance research, and strengthen the international ESID community.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at esidadministration@esid.org .
