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 67,000 patients in total (update October 2024). 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.
We call on all healthcare professionals to submit a proposal on Improving the Delivery of a Safer Intensive Care Medicine. Up to €100,000 per year for three years will be made available to the successful project.
Priority will be given to projects:
Find out more on the specific conditions and how to apply here
For any other information, please contact: research@esicm.org.
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.