Invitation to submit research proposal(s) for the ESOR Advanced Imaging Mentorship (AIM) Programme by July 9

Dear Colleagues,

Building on the outstanding success of the ESOR research fellowships in recent years, we are delighted to announce that Bracco, together with Siemens Healthineers, has committed to continue and expand its support for research fellowships devoted to the professional and scientific development of young radiologists. I am pleased to let you know that we have set up a new ESOR training programme, which is called the ESOR Advanced Imaging Mentorship (AIM) programme, and specifically dedicated to enhance cooperation between European and Chinese radiology training centers with a specific focus on research. 

We would like to invite your institution to enrol as a host center. 

Purpose of the Research Fellowship

The Research Fellowship is designed to cultivate robust skills in research methodology.

Fellows should learn to: 

• acquire and manage imaging or procedural data;
• identify and minimise bias;
• collaborate effectively with statisticians, clinicians, and clinical scientists;
• master relevant post-processing tools; and
• contribute to scientific manuscripts and oral/written presentations.

This 2026 outreach campaign is specifically dedicated to radiologists residing in China (age limit: 40 years). 

Duration: 3 months onsite to be completed between January and June 2026 with the possibility of prolonging the fellowship online for a maximum of three additional months if requested by the host training center.

Grant: the best fellows receive a stipend from ESOR to offset travel and accommodation costs; also self-funded applicants will have the possibility to apply

Training fee: Provided pro bono by the host centres – an invaluable contribution for which ESOR is deeply grateful.

 As the number of fellowships is limited, not every centre will ultimately host a fellow; nonetheless, a broad slate of esteemed European institutions is essential to give applicants meaningful choice.

How to enrol

If your centre is interested, please submit a completed research proposal by using the attached template and uploading it via this LINK. A proposal should include:

• project title;
• brief description and objectives;
• duties and anticipated benefits for the fellow.

A centre may submit multiple proposals, each covering a different research topic.

Kindly complete the form(s) by July 9, 2025 at the latest. 

We very much hope your institution will join us in fostering the next generation of radiology researchers, and I look forward to receiving your enrolment.

Yours sincerely,

Prof. Christian Loewe

ESOR Scientific & Educational Director