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Non-Funded
Observerships

Non-funded observerships are open to ESCMID members of all ages and applications are accepted all year round. They provide participants with the opportunity to gain experience within the fields of Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID) in a global setting.

Objectives

ESCMID's non-funded observerships facilitate international training for Full and Young Scientist Members as well as members from low- or lower-middle-income countries (LMICs), at various ESCMID Collaborative Centres (ECCs) across Europe and the world. These exciting exchanges offer participants the chance to discover good clinical and laboratory practices, allowing them to leverage this newly gained knowledge back in their home countries.

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Application procedure

To apply for an ESCMID non-funded observership, please follow these steps:

Select an ECC:

  • Select and decide on an ECC using the «ECC search» function

Send an official application:

  • Use your ESCMID member login details to connect
  • Click the ‘Apply now for observership’ link at the top of the ECC profile page
  • Select non-funded observership
  • Complete and submit your request through the online application form with your proof of current position and CV as attachments

Receive a final approval:

  • The ECC will inform you if your application has been accepted or declined, and will request more information if necessary
     

Apply to visit an ECC in Europe from either within or outside Europe. To qualify for one of ESCMID's non-funded observerships, please make sure you meet these eligibility criteria:

  • Be an ESCMID YSM, LMIC, or Full member
  • Submit your CV, proof of your current position, your objective, and the rationale behind your choice of an ECC
  • Keep in mind visa application and wait times before choosing your ECC and dates, if relevant

Please note neither ESCMID nor the ECC can guarantee flexibility in changing visit dates should there be any delays with the visa process.

Since all ESCMID YSM, LMIC and Full members are eligible to apply and because there is no funding for this type of observership, ESCMID does not interfere further with the selection process. However, the chosen ECC might have selection criteria which they define individually. It's advised to contact your chosen ECC in advance to discuss possible dates and any other additional requirements.

As this observership is non-funded, ESCMID will not cover any related expenses. 

After completing your non-funded observership, you will need to submit an official evaluation form, including a report, to be published on the ECC website or in any other ESCMID publication. ESCMID may share your name when publishing this report.