ECLS/ECMO Pathway

A total of 5 fellowships are offered to the top scoring participants in the ECLS/ECMO pathway. This will be an opportunity for the participants who have achieved a sufficient level of both attendance and assessment performance to undertake fellowships in specific areas of ECLS/ECMOs, gaining bedside teaching from experts at globally renowned academic health sciences centres. Fellowships will last 1 week and will come with a bursary of 1000 EUR to support travel and accommodation at the site.

Centres and tutors

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain, Jordi RIERA and the local team (November 24-28, 2025)

Eligibility and Application for Fellowships

• Membership: Applicants must be members of ESICM (join now if you are not already a member).
• Course attendance: Applicants must attend at least 2 levels of the ECLS/ECMO pathway within 1 year.
• Selection criteria: Fellowships will be awarded based on:
  • Quality of the application
  • Completion of at least 2 levels of the ECLS/ECMO pathway
  • Performance in the post-course evaluation
  • Consideration of multidisciplinary and geographical representation
  • Applicants who have previously received a fellowship may be asked to provide evidence of how the fellowship outcomes were implemented or disseminated.
• Final selection will be decided by the expert evaluators.

Application Requirements

• Complete the Fellowship Application Form.
• Upload a Letter of Motivation, outlining your professional activity and motivation for applying.
• Upload a Letter of Support from your supervisor (required for junior applicants). This should confirm that your unit will support you in implementing the knowledge and skills gained during the fellowship. Note: This must be distinct from the Letter of Motivation.

Important Note

Provide evidence of how the outcomes of previous fellowship they benefitted from were implemented or disseminated.

Priority will be given to applicants who:

• Have not previously received a fellowship on this topic
• Have not been awarded any fellowship in the current year

Centres and tutors

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain, Jordi RIERA and the local team (November 24-28, 2025)

Eligibility and Application for Fellowships

• Membership: Applicants must be members of ESICM (join now if you are not already a member).
• Course attendance: Applicants must attend at least 2 levels of the ECLS/ECMO pathway within 1 year
• Selection criteria: Fellowships will be awarded based on:
  • Quality of the application
  • Completion of at least 2 levels of the ECLS/ECMO
  • Performance in the post-course evaluation
  • Consideration of multidisciplinary and geographical representation
  • Applicants who have previously received a fellowship may be asked to provide evidence of how the fellowship outcomes were implemented or disseminated.
• Final selection will be decided by the expert evaluators.

Supported by an educational grant from Getinge

For intensivists and ICU nurses passionate about ECLS/ECMO, this programme offers advanced training, global networking, and the opportunity to develop a funded research project. 
Through a combination of fellowships, expert-led education, and a research competition, participants can deepen their clinical expertise and contribute to the future of ECMO care. 

Programme Highlights 
✔️ Fellowships with bedside teaching at leading academic centres 
✔️ Research funding – €20,000 grant + consumables for the top proposal, available to selected Fellowship awardees 
✔️ Exclusive networking event at LIVES 2026 

ECMO Fellowships & Research Competition – Timeline 
Applications open: 5 March 2026 
Fellowship selection is a prerequisite for participation in the Research Competition. 

Eligibility 
👉 Completion of the ESICM Live online events on ECLS/ECMO (Foundation and Advanced) in 2026 or previous years 
🔹 ESICM membership required 
🔹 Research funding opportunities are reserved for Fellowship awardees 

Why Apply? 
✔️ Gain hands-on clinical experience in renowned centres 
✔️ Learn from and connect with global ECMO experts 
✔️ Access funded research opportunities supported by Getinge 

💡 Elevate your expertise and help shape the future of ECMO care.