AIM CHINA – Advanced Imaging Mentorship
exchanging excellence
ESOR’s Advanced Imaging Mentorship (AIM) China is a new training programme that fosters the exchange between European and Chinese radiological training centres, with a strong focus on research. This programme, supported by both Bracco and Siemens, is designed in collaboration between the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the Chinese Society of Radiology (CSR), and coordinated by the European School of Radiology (ESOR).
how to apply
- These fellowships are aimed at trained radiologists.
- Fellowships are available for applicants up to the age of 40 years (at the time of application).
- Applicants must be active ESR members (To renew or receive ESR membership, please proceed to this webpage).
- Candidates must reside in China at the time of application.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents, in English, in one single .pdf file. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Candidates may be interviewed online prior to selection.
- Applicants can choose from applying to either a self-funded track or a sponsored track.
Please note:
- You may only apply to one ESOR training programme at a time. Multiple applications will not be accepted.
- Selected fellows are asked to apply for their own visas, work permits, and insurance. Please consider potentially long visa application waiting times when applying. Training centres may provide assistance.
- Selected fellows must secure their own accommodation. Training centres may provide further advice. Training centres may request further documentation prior to the programme’s start.
- Only complete applications can be considered. Please ensure that your application is formatted as one complete, single .pdf file.
- Four sponsored places are available, based on a needs assessment. ESOR also accepts self-funded applications for this programme.
The following documents must be submitted to the MyESR portal in a single PDF:
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Letter of Motivation
Addressed to the Evaluation Committee and including a summary of your training background, areas of particular strength and interest, and a brief description of how you would hope to implement and apply your medical training
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At least two Letters of Recommendation
Addressed to the Evaluation Committee from the Head of Department or Academic Tutor of a current or prior centre
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Proof of self-funding / Proof of need for sponsorship
A signed declaration from a Head of Department or Academic Tutor confirming that the candidate is self-funded, or a signed declaration from the candidate confirming that they cannot self-fund and need financial support from ESOR
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Additional documentation
Additional documentation which may help your application must be attached at the bottom of the document, titled, in English
Please submit your application through the MyESR portal.
*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.
Duration of Fellowship and Funding
The Fellowship will last for 3 months and must take place in the first half of 2026 (January to June). The host training center may prolong the Fellowship online for up to three further more months, although this is not compulsory. The fellow must ensure their availability for the exact agreed period as postponement is not possible. Those selected candidates that have requested financial support during the application process will receive a grant (€5.000,-) upon completion of the onsite training and delivery of a final report, signed by the Head of Department of the hosting training centre. 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. No fee will be charged for the training itself. During the training period, the fellow is responsible for covering their expenses, including health insurance, accommodation, and paperwork.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
This Fellowship helps the applicant develop or establish a research programme in their institution. Instruction is given on data acquisition and analysis, procedure and image review, and data quality and bias management, through collaboration with statisticians, clinicians, and clinical scientists. Post-processing tools, writing skills, and presentation styles are also discussed.
The applicant will spend three months in a world-leading training centre working closely on a research project of their choice with experts in their field.
It is the Fellows’ responsibility to communicate with the host centre should the Fellow want greater responsibilities. ESOR acts solely as a facilitator and coordinator between the host centre and Fellow.
The training will be in English.
Certification
Upon the completion of the training programme, the fellow receives a certificate from ESR/ESOR after having submitted a written report about his/her work and activities during the training programme.
Evaluation Committee
Applications to this programme will be evaluated by members of ESOR’s Steering and Programme Planning Committees.
