Visiting Scholarship Programme Europe
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The ESOR Visiting Scholarship Programme (Europe) offers qualified trainees the opportunity to get to know another training environment and to spark an interest in radiology subspecialisation. Over three months, scholars will be given a structured, modular introduction to different subspecialties and will be supervised by a specialised tutor in a pre-selected, highly esteemed academic training centre in Europe.
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Available training centres for the 2027 admissions period have not yet been selected.
In 2026, 58 training centres across Europe were available.
Please click on the topic below to view the enrolled training centres.
58 training centres across Europe are available for the 2026 Programme.
Application deadline: March 23, 2026
how to apply
Please apply through the MyESR portal on the ESR website. Under ‘Visiting Scholarship Programme’, please select your field of interest and your first, second, and third choice of training centre. The number of available places is limited. Not every applicant will win a place on these programmes.
- These scholarships are available to residents with an interest in subspecialisation, who are in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of radiology training.
- Applicants must be fluent, and provide all documentation, in English.
- Applicants must provide proof of completion of at least two years of residency, verified by the Heads of Department. Competence in producing a radiological report and communicating with clinicians and patients is appreciated, as well as knowledge of the principles of administration and management applied to a clinical department with multidisciplinary staff and high-cost equipment.
- Previous clinical experience of specialisation, including basic knowledge of imaging methods, indications for imaging, and clinical expectations, is advantageous.
- An active ESR membership is required. To apply for, or to renew, your ESR Membership, please click here.
Please note:
- You may apply to one programme, and one topic, only.
- Candidates may only apply to institutions outside of their country of residence / work. No exceptions can be made.
- The selected candiate must be a radiology resident at the time of the scholarship.
- The selected candidates will be asked to provide additional documents to the training centre for administrative purposes.
- Selected candidates are asked to apply for their own work permits and insurance. Please consider potentially long visa application waiting times when applying. Training centres will provide assistance.
- All applications will be carefully reviewed by an evaluation committee after the submission deadline.
The following documents must be submitted to the MyESR portal in a single PDF:
01
Letter of motivation
addressed to the ESOR Evaluation Committee, explaining your personal interest in the chosen topic.
03
Two signed, stamped letters of recommendation
Addressed to the ESOR Evaluation Committee, from the head of department of the current training centre or a previously undertaken academic training.
These letters must include the institutional letterhead.
04
Confirmation of resident status
Please use this Proof of Resident Status Template, signed by your Head of Department.
Please submit your application through the MyESR portal.
*PLEASE NOTE: Applicants from Brazil are asked to upload also a proof of their results of the 2025 and/or 2026 Annual Progression Exam for Residents – Brazil.
*Each candidate must submit their CV in the provided ESOR format. Differing CV formats will not be considered. Please note that only complete applications can be considered. To apply for, or renew, your ESR membership, please click here.
For more information, please take a look at the Guidelines for a Successful Application.
Duration of Scholarship and Funding
The training will start in the second half of the year in accordance with the training center and last for three months. The scholarship must be completed by the end of 2026. The scholar will receive a grant (€3.500,-) upon completion of the training, delivery of a final report and submission of original flight tickets and accommodation receipts. The grant is intended to contribute in part to travel and accommodation expenses during the training period. ESOR cannot guarantee that the grant will cover these costs in full. During the training period the scholar is responsible for covering their expenses and their own health insurance. The training itself is offered for free. Please note that in particular cases administrative charges may arise, which are to be covered by the grant.
programme structure
The trainee will have the opportunity to follow and participate in the core knowledge training programme through tutorials and lectures, followed by hands-on teaching on routine clinical cases and/or modality techniques and protocols, led by an assigned tutor.
Training in non-native English speaking centres is in English, but radiological conferences and reporting may be in the local language. Some knowledge of the local language may be an advantage.
The trainee will be able to observe clinical activities, but will not have direct patient care responsibilities.
It is the trainee’s responsibility to communicate with the centre should the trainee want greater responsibilities. ESOR acts solely as a facilitator and coordinator between the training centre and the trainee.
TIPS & TRICKS TO A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION
We’ve prepared a document full of guidelines which will help you prepare the perfect application. Check it out!
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