Giordano Fellowship
The ESP Giordano Fellowship was initiated in 2015. It encompasses a programme for the advanced training in pathology supported by the European Society of Pathology (ESP). The programme follows ESP’s vision for excellence in Pathology for optimal patient care.
Introduction
In recent decades, great advances have been made with respect to the classification of diseases with the use of more sophisticated diagnostic techniques. In consequence, a wide spectrum of diseases may be treated with individualised therapy. Furthermore, many hospitals/departments lack a sufficient number of cases per year in highly specialised fields, so as to allow the pathologist to obtain sufficient training to meet the clinicians’ requirements. Pathologists therefore need in-depth training in many fields of Pathology.
ESP has prepared a programme, the Giordano Fellowship (GF) to support education in highly specialised areas. This programme should help young pathologists to get in-depth experience in ESP Advanced Training Centres (ESP-ATCs) throughout Europe. The fellowship is named after Professor Alfonso Giordano who initiated the foundation of the ESP.
Giordano Fellowship Research – A new add-on for a successful programme!
ESP, following closely its mission for promoting high quality pathology diagnosis for all patients, up-to-date education across the globe and support cutting-edge research to understand disease and translate science into medical practice, is expanding the Giordano Fellowship!
We are proud to announce the Giordano Fellowship Research (GFR) programme!
The expansion is adding a focus for training early career professionals for research in Pathology!
GFR will run in conjunction with the GF programme, with the latter been available with the established framework. GFR will be offered via ESP-ATCs that have consented to offer this research-oriented opportunity.
Additional terms and conditions will be applicable for the GFR, in addition those stated for the GF.
Each year, only limited number of slots will be made available for the GFR.
Useful information about both the GF and the GFR is available via the document links below!
Giordano Fellowship 2026 Edition
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Giordano Fellowship 2027 Edition - Soon to open for applications!
Soon ESP will announce the application for the 2027 Edition of the Giordano Fellowship.
Applicants should consult and follow closely the instructions, and the terms and conditions of the GF as stipulated in the below documents.
All applications have been reviewed within 6 weeks of the deadline and awardees have been notified accordingly.
Any questions regarding the Fellowship should be sent to Dr Christos Poulios (ESP Education Manager) via email under the subject “Giordano Fellowship 2027” at: admin@esp-pathology.org
Giordano Fellowship - 2027 Edition
We are excited to add a new milestone in the 10-year successful story of the Giordano Fellowship Programme: the call for applications for the GF 2027 Edition!
Via the links below, you may find useful information about the eligibility criteria, the list of required documents, and the application process.
ESP members who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in this exciting Educational Programme, are invited to apply by Friday 4 July 2025.
Applications and any relevant questions are to be sent via email to Dr Christos Poulios, ESP Education Manager at admin@esp-pathology.org.
The awardees will be announced at the European Congress of Pathology (ECP) in Stockholm.
Important Documents / Information on Eligibility Criteria
