International Scholarship Awards

The award grants up to 40 young GIs to support their travel and related expenses to attend UEG Week.

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 including free entry to the UEG Week Postgraduate Teaching Programme and a lump-sum subsidy of € 1,000. 

The application will open in February 2026.

Extent of the support  

The scholarships are restricted to citizens of countries with a Human Development Index (HDI) of less than 0.8 according to the Human Development Report 2023-24. 

Benefits and obligations related to the scholarship: 

• Awardees receive free in-person registration for the same year’s UEG Week, including the Postgraduate Teaching Programme.  
• Awardees receive a grant of € 1,000, which shall help to cover hotel and travel expenses related to the attendance of UEG Week. 
• Awardees must present themselves onsite at the registration counter of UEG Week with an ID/passport and are requested to fill-out and sign the award-related payment form. Otherwise, the award money will not be paid.  
• The award money will be transferred to the scholar’s bank account approx. 8 weeks after conclusion of the congress.

Target Group

Candidates for the International Scholarship Award must be: 

• UEG Young Associates*
• citizens of a country with a HDI of less than 0.8 according to the Human Development Report 2023-24
• either a young gastroenterologist, fellow in training, or Master’s or PhD student; applicants with a full professor title will not be accepted 
• hold a valid passport with an expiry date at least 3 months after the conclusion of UEG Week 
• The grant can only be awarded once to the same individual. 

* Main caregivers of children can request an extension of the age limit (2 years for one child and max. 4 years for two or more children) to become a UEG Young Associate. To request an extension, please complete the age extension request form. Processing may take a few days, so submit your request well before the application deadline.

How it works

Applicants must submit the following mandatory documents:

• Completed online application form  
• A personal statement in English (max. 150 words), addressing the following questions:
  • how will this award benefit you and your future career?
  • What will be your contribution to UEG Week?
  • How will you use your learnings from UEG Week in your home country?
• Confirmation letter of the head of department in English, which must specify the applicant’s current work and the level of work/training 
• Copy of passport

Complete information and criteria for applicants.

Selection process  

UEG awards 40 International Scholarships per year. The Scholarships are restricted to citizens of countries with a Human Development Index (HDI) lower than 0.8 according to the Human Development Report 2023-24. Selection is based on multiple factors, such as country and gender balance, personal statement, commitment to UEG and UEG related activities, etc.