The open call for ESCMID Local Champions is closing next week. Members can still apply to be a society advocate within their countries. Check the list of countries who already have a champion and apply today if your country is missing!

Science and Research

The call for funded observerships is still open. Young scientists can apply to receive up to 2K EUR to travel to one of the over 100 collaborative centres to gain experience and exchange knowledge with colleagues in the fields of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases.

The ESCMID Study Group Collaboration Grant is still accepting applications. This grant offers 180K EUR to support multi-centre innovative projects organised by experienced investigators. Learn more and apply before the deadline on 29 October 2025.

Education

This course empowers healthcare professionals to improve antibiotic stewardship through effective patient communication. Learn to navigate cultural and behavioural influences, identify barriers to antimicrobial stewardship programmes, and apply proven communication techniques to guide shared decision-making.

This course is part of the ESCMID AMS Certificate Programme and has a few spots available for extra participants.

This interactive programme will bring together leading experts to address the epidemiology, molecular resistance mechanisms, infection prevention strategies, and therapeutic options essential for managing MDR Gram-negative infections across the Mediterranean region.

This course is part of the ESCMID EUCIC Certificate Programme and has a few spots available for extra participants.

Congress and Events

The first GAMRIC is in the books and what a fantastic experience it was. A big thank you to the other organisers, and all of our participants who made the event so successful. We are happy to say that GAMRIC will be returning bigger and better next year in Lisbon, Portugal and we look forward to seeing you then.

ESCMID Global 2026 is already approaching. Abstract submission opens soon on 15 October, and registration opens shortly after that on 29 October 2025. You can already see the preliminary programme and other highlights on our website now.

Guidelines and Journals

ESCMID is currently seeking candidates willing to serve on the panels that will develop the next seven ESCMID clinical practice guidelines in 2026-2027. You can learn more about the projects on our website and apply to join a panel before 10 October 2025.

In this episode of Communicable, Annie Joseph and Angela Huttner are joined by two experts, Melinda Baldwin and Serge Horbach, to unpack and examine the role of peer review, why it is still essential and how it fits within the greater editorial process.

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