ECCO-IBUS RESEARCH GRANT Grant

ECCO-IBUS RESEARCH GRANT Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: International Bowel Ultrasound Group
Amount: US $40,000
Last Updated: August 27, 2025

Summary

The ECCO-IBUS RESEARCH GRANT offers funding of 40,000 EUR for clinical research proposals focusing on the use of intestinal ultrasound in assessing patients with inflammatory bowel disease. This grant is open to IBUS members and aims to support high-quality research that aligns with IBUS's scientific priorities. Award selection will consider scientific merit, feasibility, and the importance of the proposed contribution to the field.

Overview

The International Bowel Ultrasound Group (IBUS) and the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization invites all interested member investigators to submit clinical research proposals to be considered for inaugural funding support jointly provided through IBUS and ECCO. The clinical research fund has been increased to 40,000 EUR and will be awarded to the successful investigator. Applicants must be IBUS members at the time of submission. IBUS aims to support clinical excellence in the investigation of utility of intestinal ultrasound used in the assessment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Selection criteria Awardees will be selected based on scientific merit, feasibility and importance of the scientificcontribution, as reflected in IBUS scientific priorities. Candidates should be established within clinical units and have expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, as well as established expertise in performance of intestinal ultrasound with routine access to an ultrasound machine. The proposal should contain sufficient detail to ensure feasibility and merit.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.