Visiting Scholarship Programme
the best way to find out is to try it out
The ESOR Visiting Scholarship Programme 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.
Application deadline: 7 September
how to apply
STEP 1
Log in to the MyESR Portal and select ‘Visiting Scholarship Programme’.
(If you are not an ESR Member or need to renew your ESR Membership, please click here)
STEP 2
Choose your preferred subspecialty and training centre. You should also indicate your second choice.
Applicants must provide all the following documents as a single PDF file:
Letter of motivation
Addressed to the Evaluation Committee and including a summary of their training background, areas of particular strength and interest and a brief description of how they would hope to implement and apply their medical training.
CV*
using the ESOR curriculum vitae template (.docx).
Two different signed, stamped letters of recommendation
Addressed to the 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.
Confirmation of resident status
Please use this Proof of Resident Status Template, signed by your Head of Department. This confirmation must state that you have completed at least two years of your residency.
PLEASE NOTE:
This programme is for radiology residents with an interest in subspecialisation in their last (3rd, 4th, and 5th) years of training.
Applicants must be fluent, and provide all documentation, in English.
Applicants must be Full Members or Members-in-Training of the ESR (to verify your ESR membership, check your MyESR Portal).
Competence in producing a radiological report and communicating with clinicians and patients are appreciated, as are 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.
- You may apply to only one ESOR programme at a time. Multiple applications will not be accepted. Previous participants in the ESOR Visiting Scholarship Programme will not be accepted.
- Candidates may only apply to institutions outside of their country of residence / work.
- 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 may provide assistance.
- Selected candidates must find their own accommodation. Training centres may provide further advice.
- All applications will be carefully reviewed by an evaluation committee after the submission deadline.
Full programme guidelines can be viewed here.
*Each candidate must submit their CV in the provided ESOR format. Differing CV formats will not be considered. Only complete applications can be considered.
training centres
Available Training Centres have not yet been selected. We are currently accepting Training Centre applications; if you would like to register your Training Centre, you may do so here.
In 2026, 58 Training Centres across Europe were available.
Duration of Scholarship and Funding
The Scholarship will last for 3 months and must take place in the second half of the year (July to December).
The Scholar must ensure their availability for three months during this period as postponement is not possible.
The Scholarship must be completed by the end of December 2027.
The Scholar will receive a grant (€ 3500,-) upon completion of the training, delivery of a final report, signed by the Head of Department of the host Training Centre, and submission of 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.
Certification
Upon the receipt of a written report from the fellow about the fellow’s activities and work during the programme, the trainee will receive a certificate.
Evaluation committee
Applications to this programme will be evaluated by members of ESOR’s Steering and Programme Planning Committees.
