ESP Academy
Introduction:
The European Society of Pathology (ESP) is actively supporting the education and career development of Pathologists. One of the prestigious activities offered for this scope, is the organisation of the ESP Academy (ESPA).
ESPA is an intensive and interactive workshop, devoted to the promotion of applied and translational scientific research in the field of human pathology. ESPA is aimed for the future leaders in pathology and is organised every other year.
During this 4-day workshop, ESPA Awardees attend sessions provided by world-renowned experts and additionally present their own proposals for future research projects. Interactive discussions are strongly encouraged and attendance of all ESPA sessions and social events is mandatory. This ensures that the maximum educational benefit is achieved.
ESP Academy 2026 Edition
ESP is delighted to announce that there will be a new edition of the Academy in 2026. Detailed information will be published in due time.
Goals:
The educational goals of ESPA are:
- Promotion of research excellence and innovation among young pathologists/scientists
- Provision of solutions for building up a research strategy and academic career to become a leader in pathology
- Receiving updates on the latest developments in the field of translational research in pathology
- Participation in a forum where experiences from world leading senior researchers in pathology as well as junior pathologists/scientists are shared
- Networking and early-career development support
Organising/Scientific Committee:
The Organising/Scientific Committee of ESPA consists of:
- The ESP President
- The ESP Chief Executive Officer
- The ESP Secretary
- The Chair of the ESP Education Subcommittee
- The ESP Education Manager
Admission and registration fee:
Admission to ESPA is by highly competitive application. The Organising/Scientific Committee evaluate all eligible applications for the value of the curriculum vitae, the significance and originality of the submitted research proposal, the motivation and communication skills of the applicant as expressed both in the application and during the interview. Admission to ESPA is available to Pathologists (both in training and board certified) and Pathology-related professionals.
ESPA has no registration fee and additionally ESP is providing significant financial support to all awardees for attending this workshop, according to the ESP policy.
Past ESPA editions (click on the link to view each booklet/programme):
ESP is excited to announce the 4th edition of ESPA, scheduled for 2026.
The deadline for applying is on January 2025, 16:00 CET.
Potential applicants are strongly recommended to read carefully and follow closely the below instructions. Applications that do not meet the criteria or do not follow the instructions will not receive a full review.
