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EVF - Grants
1. EVF Research Grant (€25000)
The EVF Grant Committee seek applications from candidates who wish to embark on pioneering research which will result in advancements in the field of venous disease.
The Grant Committee comprises of members of the Board of the EVF and are all leaders in the field of venous disease.
The completed proposal should be written in English and include the following:
- Introduction including objectives, literature review and rationale
- Hypothesis (100 words)
- Methodology
- Times scales for implementation
- Rationale for Data Collection
- Names of all collaborators and affiliations
- Budget of research and analysis of expenditure and income of the grant. These will be audited periodically by the grants committee
- References
- Ethical Approval (copies of approval will be required if grant is awarded)
- The Principal Investigator’s overall assurance/confirmation regarding the responsibilities, conduct and scientific credibility of the proposed project.
To apply applicants must:
Be under 35
Be a European Resident
Provide a CV showing relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
Provide a letter of support from Head of Department
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2 APRIL 2012
announcement and application 
2. EVF Travelling Fellowship
The EVF is pleased to announce a Research Travelling Fellowship to the value of (€5000) for a trainee to travel to a centre/s to learn about either clinical or research skills.
The grant is open to all trainees. To apply, the candidate needs to supply:
- Up to a 1000 word application outlining the trip, costs and aim of the potential benefit of their subsequent professional development.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Letter from their Head of Department and/or a senior colleague/specialist, confirming that they have read and checked the application and fully support it.
- Letter accepting the candidate in the centre/centres to be visited.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2 APRIL 2012
The winner will be expected to attend the 2012 meeting of the European Venous Forum and present their work in a 10 minute presentation.
announcement in pdf format
Applications should be sent to:
Ms. Anne Taft:
European Venous Forum,
PO Box 172,
Greenford,
Middlesex
UB6 9ZN
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)20 8575 7044
E-mail: admin@europeanvenousforum.org
EVF Grant Winners:
2011/2012:
EVF Pump Priming Grant - 2011/2012
Anwar MA, UK
Characterisation of biological factors in the pathogenesis of varicose veins by comprehensive metabolic profiling
Zervides C, Cyprus
Understanding venous valve function and evolution of related disorders
EVF Travelling Fellowship- 2011/2012
Bordier F, France
Travelling Fellowship to visit Stanford University to study vascular biology and laboratory techniques
2010/2011:
EVF Pump Priming Grant - 2010/2011
Serralheiro PM, Portugal
Clinical implications and correlation between the expression of different metalloproteinases and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ1) in normal and varicose great saphenous veins
Moore H, UK
A study to evaluate the role of 3D contrast enhanced ultrasound and dynamic magnetic resonance imaging for deep venous disease
EVF Travelling Fellowship- 2010/2011
Shepherd A,
Disease management in chronic venous disease and deep venous reconstruction, UK
2009/2010:
EVF Travelling Fellowship- 2009/2010
| Dr Georgios S Sfyroeras, MD |
Vascular Surgeon, Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece |
2008/2009:
EVF Pump Priming Grant - 2008/2009
| Mr Chung Sim Lim, |
| Clinical Research Fellow, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK |
| The role of dysregulated apoptosis as a cellular response to hypoxia in the pathogenesis of varicose veins |
| Dr M. Gohel, |
| SpR Vascular Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital, Londonm, UK |
| An economic study to evaluate and compare the costs of traditional and endovenous treatments |
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