<p>Fellowship Program for Research Stays Abroad – 2nd Call for Applications</p>
31.07.2026 | Uncategorized

Fellowship Program for Research Stays Abroad – 2nd Call for Applications

TheInternationalVisitingFellowshipforClinician-ScientistsinCardiovascularMedicine,fundedbytheGermanHeartCenterFoundationenablesphysiciansattheGermanHeartCenterofCharité(DHZC)toundertakeinternationalresearchandclinicalobservershipsatrenownedheartcentersabroad.

The fellowship program aims to support the individual career development of its participants while also contributing to the strategic advancement of the DHZC through active international exchange of knowledge and expertise.

In the second call for applications, the German Heart Center Foundation has significantly expanded the number of selected host institutions participating in the fellowship program. Funding is available for stays ranging from one to six months at leading institutions in Europe, Canada, South Korea, and the United States:

  • Barts Hospital, London

 

  • Liryc Heart Rhythm Disease Institute, Bordeaux

 

  • Mass General Brigham, Boston

 

  • Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City

 

  • Samsung Medical Center, Seoul

 

  • Sick Children’s Hospital, Toronto

 

  • Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Palo Alto

The research and clinical observation in key areas such as digital cardiology and artificial intelligence, cardiovascular prevention and atherosclerosis, arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies, cardio-genetics, pediatric cardiology and pediatric cardiac surgery, as well as novel interventional and surgical approaches are of specific strategic interests. Submissions addressing other relevant topics are also welcome.

Driving Progress in Research, Clinical Care & Strategy

Participants are encouraged not only to advance their own clinical and scientific initiatives but also to contribute to the strategic development of DHZC; by transferring international best practices in research, education, and organizational structures. The goal is to foster long-term collaborations, acquire advanced techniques, and deepen intercultural competencies.

Through this program, the foundation strengthens DHZC’s international visibility and invests in the next generation of committed, highly qualified, and forward-thinking clinician scientists. This fellowship marks another important step toward a globally connected, research-driven, and innovation-focused cardiovascular medicine.

 

You can find more information about the fellowship and the application process here.

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