The European Society
of Human Genetics

Fellowship Information

Fellowships

We hope for your understanding that the ESHG cannot allocate more than one fellowship to a person per year.

'National' Fellowships

The ESHG is offering fellowships to young investigators under 35 years of age via the National Human Genetics Societies of Europe.

The national society will select one fellowship holder, which should comply with the following criteria:
- She/he should be a member of the national society.
- She/he should have shown excellence in the field of human genetics, and/or have given a good presentation/poster at the latest national meeting. 

Limitations:
- She/he should not be over 35 years of age
- She/he cannot receive more than one fellowship in consecutive years. 

Formalities:
Please inquire with your national society.

Benefits:
- Free registration (including social events and lunches)
- Accommodation and Travel support up to a maximum amount of EUR 600.-

Closing date: depending on national society

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Conference Fellowships for European Countries

The ESHG provides 70 conference fellowships, which will be awarded by the Scientific Programme Committee to Young Investigators (not more than 4 years post-doctoral) from a restricted number European Countries based on abstract acceptance.

The fellowship comprises the waiving of the registration fee, as well as EUR 300.- as contribution towards travel expenses.

Authors wishing to be considered for these awards should complete the appropriate boxes during abstract submission.

Deadline for application is February 15, 2016.

Conference Fellowships for Non-European Countries

The ESHG provides 20 conference fellowships, which will be awarded by the Scientific Programme Committee to Young Investigators (not more than 4 years post-doctoral) from a restricted number Non-European Countries (5 fellowships for each Middle and South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia) based on abstract acceptance

The fellowship comprises the waiving of the registration fee, as well as EUR 600.- as contribution towards travel expenses.

Authors wishing to be considered for these awards should complete the appropriate boxes during abstract submission.

Deadline for application is February 15, 2016. 

Conference Fellowships of Excellence

The ESHG provides 5 conference fellowships, which will be awarded by the Scientific Programme Committee to the best submissions by Young Investigators (not more than 4 years post-doctoral) based on the peer-reviewing process. No country restrictions do apply.

The fellowship comprises the waiving of the registration fee, as well as EUR 600.- as contribution towards travel expenses.

Authors wishing to be considered for these awards should complete the appropriate boxes during abstract submission.

Deadline for application is February 15, 2016.