ESPEN–BAXTER Fellowship Programme in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism

The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), with financial support from Baxter Healthcare Coorporation, invites applications for the ESPEN–BAXTER Fellowship Programme for early-career physicians.

Programme Goals

The goals of the fellowship include:

  • Enhancing medical knowledge in nutrition for early-career professionals.
  • Developing practical skills in clinical nutrition.
  • Promoting evidence-based practice in nutrition care.

Eligibility

The fellowship is intended for early-career physicians with an interest in clinical nutrition and metabolism in the following therapeutic areas: surgery, gastroenterology, oncology, ICU, homecare who wish to strengthen their competencies in evidence-based nutritional care and develop a structured, measurable output in education, clinical practice, research/development, organisational work, or publication.

Programme Structure and Duration

The fellowship will be executed over a period of 6 or 12 months, as determined by the ESPEN Executive Committee.
Key milestones of the programme include:

  • Months 1–3: Participation in a training programme, including:
    o Mentorship from experienced clinicians and researchers.
    o Assigned online courses and webinars on clinical nutrition and metabolism.
    o Attendance at assigned ESPEN conferences and/or workshops.
  • Months 4–6: Continued communication with mentors and implementation of projects under mentor guidance to deliver measurable results.
  • Months 7–9: Presentation of project results (measurable deliverables) at ESPEN conferences or workshops.
  • Months 10–12 (where applicable): If publication is determined as the measurable deliverable, preparation and submission of research findings to a peer-reviewed nutrition journal.
  • End of programme: Submission of a short report summarising the educational programme, results achieved, and plans for continuing engagement in nutrition-related activities.

Mentorship and Support

The ESPEN-BAXTER fellowship programme will be awarded yearly. ESPEN Executive committee is responsible for the selection of the candidate, the mentor, and the centre.
ESPEN Executive Committee is also responsible to nominate the mentor, who develops cooperation with the fellow, the duration of the mentorship and the mentorship conditions, including communication with teachers and guidance of the fellow via online meetings and phone calls.

Application Timeline

  • Call opens: 1 October 2026
  • Application deadline: 23 October 2026
  • Announcement of final decision: 16 November 2026

How to Apply

Applicants, who should be ESPEN members, are invited to submit their application, including:

  • A current CV.
  • A brief statement of interest outlining their motivation
  • A suggested plan for the fellowship with learning objectives, and proposed area(s)

for the measurable deliverable (educational, clinical, research/development, organisational, or publications/materials).

An application should be submitted to: lpoulia@gmail.com