Research fellowships
- ESPE
The European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Research Fellowship Programme aims to improve the lives of young people with endocrine disorders. The programme offers financial support to provide research training for young physicians and PhD students pursuing careers as paediatric endocrinologists.
The programme is solely sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S and is dedicated to the memory of Henry Brennum, former President of Nordisk Gentofte A/S (subsequently Novo Nordisk A/S). Henry Brennum believed that support for basic research was vital and sponsored ESPE members whenever possible.
The programme offers 2 types of research fellowships:
- Full Research Fellowships provide 2 years of research training in a centre of excellence. Research grants are given to selected applicants in addition to their clinical endocrinology training or, in the case of PhD students, previous basic science training.
- Short-Term Research Fellowships supports young European scientists and paediatric endocrinologists for 2- to 6-month research projects at a host institution of excellence. The selected centres are headed by ESPE members, and the training is aimed at achieving specific knowledge and/or technical expertise. Research grants are given to selected applicants within the framework of their overall training.
General criteria for applicants
Applicants for ESPE Research Fellowships should be fully trained in paediatrics and intend to pursue a career in paediatric endocrinology. They should have received clinical endocrine training at their present institution and now require additional research training.
PhD students may also apply, provided they work in, or closely with, a paediatric endocrine centre.
Applicants should have demonstrated an interest in, and potential for, performing high-quality research.
Applicants should be proposed by their present Supervisor/Head of Department, who must be an ESPE member.
Applicants may not apply for a Research Fellowship at their present institution.
General criteria for training centres
Centres offering to host the Research Fellowship should have a proven track record in performing high-quality research in paediatric endocrinology.
Centres should offer:
- Adequate teaching in various aspects of endocrine research
- A research project to be executed by the applicant
- Adequate research facilities and guidance
Centres may not propose as an applicant for a Research Fellowship any person associated with that particular centre.
General criteria for research projects
Research projects should be aimed at answering fundamental questions, irrespective of whether the project is solely laboratory-based or includes additional clinical research. Projects should meet high standards of originality and methodology.
How to apply
The application form can be found on the ESPE website
Submission deadline: March 1 of each year
For more information about the ESPE Research Fellowship Programme, please contact the Novo Nordisk office in your area.
