EFLM bursaries available for EuroMedLab 2027
The European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) is offering 30 bursaries to members of its National Societies to support attendance at EuroMedLab 2027, taking place in London.
The bursaries aim to support young scientists and eligible applicants from selected countries to attend the congress and present their research.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
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Be a member of an EFLM National Society.
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Be an EFLM Academy member and have paid the 2027 annual membership fee.
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Have a poster abstract accepted for presentation at EuroMedLab 2027, as first author.
There are two bursary categories:
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25 bursaries for Young Scientists, who must be under 40 years old on 1 January 2027.
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Five bursaries through the EFLM Scholarship Programme in memory of Prof. Vic Blaton, available to applicants from selected countries, with no age limit. See the list of eligible countries
What the bursary covers
Each successful applicant will receive up to €800 towards travel and accommodation costs, covering a maximum of five nights. Accommodation costs are capped at €100 per night.
The EuroMedLab 2027 Congress Organising Committee will also waive the congress registration fee for bursary recipients.
How to apply
Applicants must submit the following documents:
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Completed EFLM bursary application form
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Proof of membership in an EFLM National Society
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EFLM Academy membership certificate for 2027
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Poster acceptance notification (to be sent by the congress organisers by 15 February 2027)
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A copy of the abstract submitted to EuroMedLab 2027. If multiple abstracts have been submitted, applicants should select only one.
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A copy of an ID card or passport as proof of age (for applicants subject to the age limit).
All documents must be sent together in a single submission to [email protected], by 20 February 2027. Applicants should submit their documentation once they have received notification of poster acceptance.
Please note that incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.
Key deadlines
- Abstract submission deadline: 15 December 2026
- Poster acceptance notification: 15 February 2027
- All documents: 20 February 2027