EDiR Educational Grant (ECR 2026)
We are thrilled to announce the second edition of the Prof. Laura Oleaga Educational Grant by the European Board of Radiology (EBR).
This grant aims to honour the significant contributions to the advancement of radiology education of Prof. Laura Oleaga, a renowned figure in the field of radiology, known for her academic excellence, and as the EDiR Scientific Director since ECR 2018.
The Prof. Laura Oleaga Educational Grant is designed to highlight academic excellence and provide support to radiology residents with outstanding academic records and promising career paths. This grant will serve as an invaluable opportunity for deserving candidates to further their knowledge and skills in the field of Radiology.
Special emphasis is placed on teaching including EDiR-related activities to achieve a favorable score. Therefore, it is crucial to highlight your experience within the EDiR and any courses or certifications obtained that demonstrate a commitment to improving teaching proficiency and enhancing instructional skills.
The application will be open from September 1 to October 31 or until the first 100 application forms have been received.
EDiR Educational grant information
With the mission to highlight academic excellence only radiology residents with a successful academic record and career path will be eligible for this grant.
To be eligible for the Prof. Laura Oleaga Educational Grant, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be radiology residents with a successful academic record and career path
- Total years of training and supervised practical experience must be four or more at the time of application
- Candidates must reside in the following countries:
- Countries where the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) is fully or partially recognised at the national level including Belgium (Flanders), Croatia, Finland, India, The Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland and Slovenia.
- ‘ESR Meets’ countries at ECR 2026: France, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States.
What does the Prof. Laura Oleaga Educational Grant offer?
In 2025, three educational grants will be awarded for the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) exam, scheduled to take place at ECR 2026 on March 3, 2026. The grant includes the following:
The grant includes the following:
- One place for the EDiR Simulation and Webinar, scheduled for December 11, 2025.
- One place to attend the EDiR exam at ECR 2026.
- Travel arrangement support, covering up to a maximum of €1,000 for an economy flight ticket and/or hotel. Bookings will be reimbursed by the EBR.
- ECR free registration.
To apply for the Prof. Laura Oleaga Educational Grant, please follow the instructions below:
Carefully read the application guidelines.
Download and complete the application questionnaire.
Prepare your Curriculum Vitae using the official template.
Submit the following documents in PDF format to edirgrant@myebr.org:
Completed application questionnaire
Curriculum Vitae (using the official template)
Reference letter from your referee
The application period will run from 1 September to 31 October or until the first 100 complete applications have been received.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
The applications will be carefully evaluated by the EDiR Scientific Director and the EDiR committee chairs, and the selected candidates will be announced on November 15, allowing sufficient time for preparation.
Passing the examination requires a significant commitment of time and effort. In order to be eligible to take the EDiR, candidates must have completed over four years of a national training programme in Radiology and gained clinical experience. It must be noted that passion for radiology and professional ambition are key factors in obtaining the EDiR certification
This grant aims to facilitate access to the EDiR examination for countries where it is fully or partially recognised, including Belgium (Flanders) Croatia, Finland, India, Poland, the Netherlands, Pakistan and Slovenia as well as ‘ESR Meets’ countries at ECR 2026, namely France, Japan, Switzerland, and United States.