As major organisation in Europe representing basic and clinical researchers in the musculoskeletal field, ECTS supports original research and scientific excellence through the funding of Grants, Awards and Fellowships.
ECTS Grants & Awards are open to ECTS Members. Applications are reviewed by an independent review panel and on the basis of their potential to foster research in the area of bone diseases, in Europe.
Choose the Grants & Awards you are interested in:
ECTS Excellence in Research Award
The ECTS Annual Congress is recognized world-wide for the excellent quality of its scientific programme. With the ECTS Excellence in Research Award ECTS recognizes scientists who substantially advanced the field of musculoskeletal research. The recipient of the award is selected by the ECTS Board of Directors from the group of invited speakers of the ECTS Annual Congress.
ECTS Philippe Bordier Clinical Award
Nominations are now open until 30 November 2021.
Doctor Philippe Bordier (1927-1977) contributed significantly to the bone field by developing bone histomorphometry, which he applied to the analysis of several bone diseases.
ECTS Iain T Boyle Award
Nominations are now open until 30 November 2021.
In memory of Professor Iain T Boyle (1935–2001) who contributed greatly to the field of mineral metabolism and his work on osteoporosis was known and acclaimed nationally and internationally. The award is open to young scientists who have made significant progress and contribution to the field of bone and calcified tissue.
ECTS Mike Horton Basic/Translational Award
Nominations are now open until 30 November 2021.
Professor Mike Horton (1948-2010) was a hematologist-turned-basic scientist who made significant contributions in the bone field and beyond. He performed pioneering work in osteoclast biology which resulted, among other things, in the recognition of the alpha v beta 3 integrin as a therapeutic target for inhibiting bone resorption.
ECTS/Amgen Steven Boonen Clinical Research Award
Nominations are now open until 30 November 2021.
In memory of Professor Steven Boonen, ECTS would like to remember and honour Steven during its annual congress by introducing an annual Steven Boonen Clinical Research Award, supported by Amgen.
ECTS Congress Awards
Applications for the 2022 Congress Awards will open on 1st October 2021.
Each year, ECTS offers a number of awards to New Investigators and Allied Health Professionals with high shoring abstract submitted to ECTS annual congress.
ECTS Clinical & Basic/Translational Fellowship
Applications are now open until 31 October 2021.
The calls are aimed at to early career ECTS members looking to conduct clinical or basic/translational research into bone disease.