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There is no application deadline - applications will be considered
on receipt.
All applicants must be a member of the ECTS.
(Membership
application form)
- What is the purpose of the ECTS Exchange Scholarships?
- The primary aim is to enable researchers to spend time
in another laboratory to learn a technique not used in the
home laboratory. Grants are also available for medical doctors
to attend clinical trails.
- Can I visit any laboratory of my choice?
- The Head of the receiving laboratory must be an ECTS member
unless specific reasons justify a visit to a laboratory
of a non-member. Applicants may visit a non-European laboratory
providing there is no European equivalent. There will be
no extra funding for visiting non-European countries.
- What is the maximum duration supported?
- ECTS Exchange Scholarship Grants support visits of up
to 3 months.
- How much can I apply for?
- The amount will be calculated according to the budget
available, the number of applicants and the total amount
of expenses claimed.
- What is covered by the Grant?
- The Grant is intended as a contribution to travel and
subsistence expenses for the duration of the visit. It does
not include cover for any spouses or dependents.
- What are the criteria for eligibility?
- All applicants must be a member of ECTS
- There is no age limit
- All applicants must demonstrate that they will apply the
knowledge gained during their visit
- How are ECTS Exchange Scholarship Grants selected?
- Two members of the ECTS Grants Committee - one clinical,
one non-clinical - are responsible for overseeing the review
process. Each application is first checked for eligibility
and then sent to three independent reviewers. These reviewers
are selected for their expertise in the appropriate area.
The review process is normally expected to take no longer
than 3 months.
- Reviewers are asked for their opinion on the following
aspects:
- Quality and originality of the proposal
- Suitability of the chosen receiving laboratory
- Quality of the candidate
- Perceived benefit to the home laboratory
- The feasibility of achieving the goal of the visit
and benefit for the project
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- Final report
- Successful candidates will be required to submit a report
to ECTS within 3 months of their visit. The report should
include the following:
1. Introduction/background - why you visited that particular
lab
2. The results obtained and skills learned
3. Discussion on results and how new skills/knowledge will
be incorporated into your own research
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- Past ECTS Exchange
Grants awarded
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All applicants must be a member of the ECTS. To apply
for membership please click
here.
Exchange Scholarship
Grant Application Form (members only)
Exchange Scholarship Grant Application
Instructions
Receiving Laboratory Acceptance Form
Referee Form
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