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ERS fellowships and funding opportunities
Short-term research fellowship Long-term research fellowship RESPIRE Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship Clinical Training Duration, months 1–3 6–12 24–36 1–6 Fellowship aim Pursuing clinical, translational or basic research Pursuing clinical, translational or basic research Pursuing clinical, translational or basic research Learning clinical skills or procedures Candidate profile MD, MSc, PhD, MD-PhD or equivalent MD, MSc, PhD, MD-PhD or equivalent PhD or 4 years of research experience MD or qualified healthcare professionals Host institute Any institute in Europe or abroad# Any institute in Europe or abroad# Any institute in Europe or abroad# Any institute in Europe# Deadline 3 October 2022 Cancelled for 2022 1 May 2022 3 October 2022 #: other than the candidates' own country.
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Preparation stages towards the submission of an application for an ERS fellowship and some key points to address the challenges
Identification Preparation Application Tasks • Identify host institution
• Establish contact
• Plan a short visit at the host institution, if possible• Frame the project and responsibilities with your host and the research group
• Focus on a realistic time plan (especially concerning ethical approval and the amount of work to be done during the fellowship)• Double check all documents, signatures, and uploads
• Hit “submit”!
• Prepare for the interview stageKey points • Plan early
• Network with staff at the host lab (postdocs, PhD students, technicians)
• Find funding for a short-term visit• Let your application rest for some days and then revise it, this gives you a fresh perspective
• Ask peers and patients to review your application
• Network with previous fellowship recipients• Do not forget to celebrate your submission
• Conduct several interview training sessions with peers, the host, and your home institution