Observership Programmes

To support training and the sharing of best practices globally, ESCMID encourages its members to visit one of the many ESCMID Collaborative Centres (ECCs) around the world. 5-day to 1-month observership programmes provide first-hand exposure to clinical practices in a different environment. At the end of the programme, it is encouraged that you share your learnings and implement improvement points within your own institutes.

Programmes

Find the ideal programme for you from a choice of three ESCMID observerships.

Funded Observerships

  • Your choice of ECC among 123 potential locations
  • Funding up to 1.2K or 2K EUR
  • Unique opportunity for Young Scientist Member (YSM) and members from low- or lower-middle-income countries (LMICs)
  • Two calls a year (Spring and Autumn)
  • Exposure to international best practices to develop skills and enhance knowledge

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Non-Funded Observerships

  • Your choice of ECC among 123 potential locations
  • No funding
  • Open to ESCMID members of all ages
  • Applications open all year round
  • Exposure to international best practices to develop skills and enhance knowledge with facilitated observership organisation

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Special Funded Observerships

  • Special opportunity to visit the Mayo Clinic or the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), especially for young members
  • Funding up to 1.2K or 2K EUR
  • Open with specific criteria
  • One call a year each
  • Specialised training in Clinical Microbiology (CM), Infectious Diseases (ID) or Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

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Collaborative Centres

The ESCMID observership programmes wouldn’t be possible without the invaluable contributions of the many ECCs around the globe. ESCMID is always on the lookout for centres interested in joining the knowledge and experience-sharing mission. If you are interested in joining the ECC network, follow this easy, two-step process to apply today!

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ESCMID Office

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