ESP Advanced Training / Giordano Fellowship — Ophthalmic Pathology

Royal Liverpool University Hospital / University of Liverpool

PathologyOphthalmic PathologyObservership / visiting fellowship
Destination
GBR
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Overview

Diagnostic eye pathology and ocular oncology research. The host brochure includes older institutional details; confirm current supervision and location.

The programme

Training type
Observership / visiting fellowship
Duration
2–6 months; January–July
Start
Not stated on official page
Positions
One trainee per slot
Accreditation
Not stated on official page
Department
Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Pathologists or final-year pathology residents; Giordano funding additionally requires eligible ESP membership and no previous award. Confirm English requirements with host.
International applicants
International visiting trainees considered; bursary eligibility is separate
Visa support
Host offers invitation/documentation or accommodation assistance as described in its brochure
Licence requirement
Confirm permitted diagnostic activity and registration requirements before accepting

How to apply

Deadline
2027 Giordano bursary deadline passed (3 August 2026); contact host about future or self-funded visits
Application method
Contact the host named in its ESP brochure; use ESP for a future bursary call

Funding

Funding
No training fee; living and visa costs are self-funded ESP bursaries, when awarded, fund up to 3 months.

Official sources