Young investigator exchange program
Following a successful restart for the year 2023-2024, we are continuing our junior exchange program (Young Investigator Exchange Program - YIEP) between AEPC and the Japanese Society of Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery (JSPCCS) into the year 2025!
AEPC and JSPCCS have created this exchange program to promote international collaboration and to provide an opportunity to support the careers of our junior members.
AEPC Junior members in good standing can apply for this exchange program, a visit to a paediatric cardiology institute in Japan for a training period of at least 4 weeks between October 2024 and September 2025. The counter program from JSPCCS will provide an opportunity for three fellows from Japan to visit European institutes in the same period.
To be eligible for the exchange program you need to be an AEPC junior member for at least one year, and your membership has to be in good standing.
If you meet the above criteria you may submit the application form through the button below, which includes a letter of intent with your major scientific/clinical interests, a short CV, and a signed letter of support from your supervisor allowing you to visit Japan for (at least) 4 weeks.
The deadline to apply for the junior exchange program is 1 September 2024.
All applications will be reviewed by the AEPC Scientific Secretary. Up to three winners will be selected. Applicants will be informed on the outcome by end of September 2024
Following selection, each winner will be appointed to one of the three host institutes in Japan. The winners can then plan the best time slot for the visit to Japan in consultation with their host institute.
AEPC will reimburse an economy ticket to Japan and provide EUR 1,000 euro pocket money to support in costs for accommodation and daily expenses. You will have to pay your ticket in advance and get reimbursed. The host institute can provide support in finding affordable accommodation for the stay.
Do not miss the opportunity to take part in this program and apply!
Previous winners
2023-2024
- Domenico Sirico (Padua University Hospital, Paediatric Cardiology Unit, Padova, Italy)
- Ivana Cerovic (Mother and Child Health Care Institute of Serbia "Dr Vukan Cupic" Department of Cardiology, Belgrade, Serbia)
- Cezary Niszczota (University Clinical Center, Department of Paediatric Cardiology and General Paediatrics, Warsaw, Poland)