An evidence-based educational journey designed to build foundational to advanced competencies in extracorporeal life support, guided by EuroELSO standards. Note: Due to the specifics of this pathway, there is no transition level. To remain consistent with the methodology applied to all ESICM pathways, levels are stipulated accordingly (in this case Level 1 and Level3).
Fellowships
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.
ECMO Fellowship & Research Programme 2026
Supported by an educational grant from Getinge
For intensivists and ICU nurses passionate about ECLS/ECMO, this programme offers advanced training, global networking, and research funding.
Programme Highlights
✔️ Fellowships with bedside teaching at leading academic centres
✔️ Research funding – €20,000 grant + consumables for the top proposal
✔️ Exclusive networking event at LIVES 2026
Eligibility
👉 Completion of the ECLS/ECMO learning pathway (LIVES workshops recommended)
🔹 ESICM membership required
Why Apply?
✔️ Hands-on experience
✔️ Global mentorship
✔️ Funded research opportunities
💡 Elevate your expertise and help shape the future of ECMO care.