International Scholarships

UEG grants up to 40 International Scholarships for young digestive health specialists in countries with emerging economies to attend UEG Week.

The aim is to encourage exchange and expansion of knowledge among gastroenterologists on a worldwide level. Scholarship 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 for UEG Week 2026 has now closed. The application for UEG Week 2027 will reopen in February 2027.

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 2025. 

Benefits and obligations related to the scholarship: 

• Scholars receive free in-person registration for the same year’s UEG Week, including the Postgraduate Teaching Programme.  
• Scholars receive a grant of €1,000, which shall help to cover hotel and travel expenses related to the attendance of UEG Week. 
• Scholars 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 grant money will be transferred to the scholar’s bank account approx. 5 weeks after conclusion of the congress.

Target Group

Candidates for the International Scholarships for UEG Week 2026 must: 

• be a UEG Young Associates*
• be a citizen of and currently reside in a country with a HDI of less than 0.8 according to the Human Development Report 2025 (see table 1 in the report's annex, or check the rank of your country).
• be either a young gastroenterologist, fellow in training, or Master’s or PhD student. 
  Please note this opportunity is for applicants in their mid-stage career; this means that undergraduate students as well as 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 grants 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 2025. Selection is based on multiple factors, such as country and gender balance, personal statement, commitment to UEG and UEG related activities, etc.