ESHRE Research Grants are designed to support scientists and clinicians (investigators) by funding proposals in basic and clinical research in the field of reproductive medicine.

ESHRE will provide appropriate and adequate support to excellent scientists and/or clinicians of any nationality, with the sole requirement that they be ESHRE members. Projects will be selected for funding based on scientific excellence, originality, and feasibility. The applicant submitting the proposal will serve as the Project Coordinator and will be the main contact person for ESHRE.

The ESHRE research grants are awarded every other year. The grant awardees are listed in the section “Past awards”. 

You can now submit your expression of interest for the call for proposals of 2026.

The themes for the 2026 grants are:

GRANT 2026-1 :

• Theme: The blastocyst–endometrial dialogue
• Budget: 100 000 Euro

GRANT 2026-2 :

• Theme: The impact of adiposity on ART outcomes
• Budget: 250 000 Euro

EOIs should be submitted before 1 April 2026 at 17h CET. Read the guide for applicants for more information.

Should you have queries or need more information, please contact us via e-mail: grant@eshre.eu