International Scholarship Awards

The award grants up to 30 young GIs to support their travel and related expenses to attend UEG Week 2022.

The aim is to encourage exchange and expansion of knowledge among gastroenterologists on a worldwide level. Award holders will receive free in-person registration for UEG Week 2022 including free entry to the UEG Week Postgraduate Teaching Programme and a lump-sum subsidy of € 1,000. 

This application is now closed.

Target Group

Candidates for the International Scholarship Award 2022 must be: 

• myUEG Young GI Associates*
• citizens of a country with a HDI of less than 0.8 according to the Human Development Report 2020 
• either a young gastroenterologist or fellow in training; applicants with a full professor title will not be accepted  

The grant can only be awarded once to the same individual. 

* Main carers of children can apply for an extension of the age limit (2 years per child) to become a myUEG Young GI Associate. To do so, please fill out this form and send it to .  

How it works

Applicants must complete the application form and provide following documents: 

• Candidate statement (max. 150 words) 
• Confirmation letter of the head of department (which must specify the applicant’s current work and the level of work/training) 
• Copy of passport 

Download information and criteria for applicants