The ESICM is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing evidence-based practices in intensive care through a variety of research initiatives. This includes conducting surveys, leading clinical trials, and supporting research groups that explore key areas in Intensive Care Medicine. Additionally,research grants foster expert collaboration and pioneering studies. The ESICM also plays a crucial role in developing guidelines and recommendations, establishing gold standards that guide clinicians worldwide in delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care. These efforts ensure consistency and excellence in intensive care practices, ultimately benefiting critically ill patients.
Since 1990, ESICM has been committed to producing guidelines and consensus statements from colleagues within the society as well as in collaboration...
Since 1990, ESICM has been committed to producing guidelines and consensus statements from colleagues within the society as well as in collaboration...
The 2026 ESICM Research Grants Programme is set to open early 2026. ESICM has been supporting both young and more established researchers in intensive care medicine for many years.
ESICM-endorsed research surveys are essential for identifying areas where research is most needed. This is a unique opportunity to stimulate new research and advance knowledge. We are always open to supporting through endorsement the research projects and surveys that our members bring to us. Do you have a survey you would like ESICM to endorse? Fill in the application form and forward it here
ESICM aims to foster collaborative research among its members and to promote European Intensive Care Research. The Society has supported 18 Trial Group studies to date, that have enrolled more than 73,000 patients in total (update October 2025). All studies, observational or interventional, were international multicentric. The Trial Group contributed to the advancement of knowledge of research in intensive care. Procedures for ethical committees vary between countries. In order to facilitate the organisation of your research project you can find relevant information on the European Network of Research Ethics Committees website and on the WHO National Committees database.
If you would like to know how ESICM endorsement works, please consult the rules. To submit your project for endorsement or support, please use the project application form. You can also apply for ESICM and Industry awards to support your work. More information is available on the awards page. Do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any questions.
The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) organised in 2025 the second 3G – Giant Great Grant, generously supported by Biomérieux. This prestigious grant offered a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to lead the way in improving care for critically ill patients through innovative approaches in FAST ID/AST. Up to €100,000 per year for three years will be made available to the successful project.
Since 1990, ESICM has been committed to producing guidelines and consensus statements from colleagues within the society as well as in collaboration with other international societies to provide the best quality evidence for clinicians at the bedside. These manuscripts have been published in the journal Intensive Care Medicine and other leading journals (endorsement from ESICM does not imply automatic acceptance for publication in ICM journal).
