Congress Bursaries

Bursary application submission opens in early January 2023.

For the 35th ECP in Dublin, the ESP will provide two different kinds of bursaries: 

1. abstract-based bursaries to support the attendance of residents and trainees in pathology at the congress in Dublin
2. bursaries for pathologists from underserved countries

Bursaries include a free registration to the congress as well as a monetary grant of EUR 150. 
 

You can only apply for ONE OR THE OTHER bursary category. Please refrain from submitting your application in both categories.
 

The deadline for bursary application submissions is 19 April 2023.

1. Abstract-based bursaries | Requirements (mandatory)

Your application can only be considered if all of the following requirements are met:

• Membership of ESP
• Submission of an abstract
• Submission of a brief Curriculum Vitae
• Supporting letter (official letter by your head of department/institute to let the committee know, why you should be granted a bursary)
• Proof of trainee/resident status (on official letter head paper, including start and end date of your residency / training programme; must be issued in the year of the respective congress)
• Copy of passport (applicants must be under 45; i.e. born after 9 September 1978)

2. Bursaries for pathologists from underserved countries | Requirements (mandatory)

Your application can only be considered if all of the following requirements are met:

• You have been an active member of ESP for (at least) three consecutive years (e.g. 2021, 2022, 2023).
• You reside in one of the countries included on the following list:

Please click on the below button to apply for a bursary which is  not abstract-based. 

All applicants will be notified about the outcome of their application in early June 2023.
In case your application is not considered, you will still have the option to register at the early fees until 28 June 2023.