ESID Research Fellowship Application Form 2026

ESID Research Fellowship Application Form

Application Deadline: 2 November 2026 6:00 PM CET
The aim of the ESID Research Fellowship is to provide financial support to ESID Junior Members pursuing research in the field of PIDs at a host institution abroad. Ideally, the project contributes to broader inter-institutional collaboration but may also serve as a career-building initiative for the applicant. The period of the fellowship can be between 3 to 6 months. To apply for the Research Fellowship, please complete in full the Application Form below. Note that no generative AI tools are allowed to be used in the free-text responses or the letters. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at esidadministration@esid.org.
Applicant's Details
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Age
Country of Residence
Name of Your Institution
Current Position
Name of Your Supervisor (or who signs the recommendation letter)
Have you received ESID Fellowships before (if yes, please state the type and year)
If yes, please state the type and year:
Fellowship Details

Please specify:
Host Institution (Name and Address)
Name of the Supervisor in the Host Institution
Duration of the Fellowship (3 to 6 months)
Expected Start Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate (no later than one year after the fellowship submission deadline)
Expected End Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Please note: Fellowships must commence within 12 months of the application submission date. Any changes to the agreed start date must be communicated to the ESID Office as soon as possible.
Research Proposal

To help us better understand your background, objectives and the research proposal you wish to pursue, we ask you to provide the following information using the questions as a guide.
Describe briefly your background and experience in PID research (include relevant publications or conference contributions, max 350 words)

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Attach a structured research proposal in PDF format below (max 2 pages), including:
- 1st page: Introduction, Hypothesis and aims, Work plan with timeline, Expected outcomes
- 2nd page: Role of the applicant in the project and contribution to their research career; Description of the host institution support
Research Proposal

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You can upload a short video (mp4, max 2 minutes, up to 100 MB) to present yourself and describe your project. (optional)

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ESID Commitment
Here, please specify if you have been involved in any activity of ESID (e.g., Summer School, other ESID Schools, ESID Juniors JC/CC, Educational Video, ESID Junior Country Representative, any abstract submitted to ESID meeting)? Please, provide an answer and details below.
Additional Documents

Please upload all the following required documents in PDF format (listed below):
Curriculum Vitae with special highlight on list of publications/meeting communications of PID

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Letter of Invitation from the accepting institution (mentioning any other funding you are receiving)

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Letter of Support from your Head of Department or supervisor (Each supervisor can recommend only 1 applicant and write 1 single letter of support)

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With the submission of this Form I declare that:
I confirm that:
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