Congress

ESR promotes and coordinates the scientific, intellectual, and professional actions of radiology in Europe. Through its various activities, such as the ECR, conferences, webinars, and publications, the ESR advances radiology and enhances the role of radiologists in healthcare.

Get exclusive access to high quality education, benefits like no other and much more. We are bringing you various membership options.

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) offers a variety of educational opportunities for its members, including online courses, webinars, and e-learning modules

As part of its mission to advance radiology and promote the professional careers of its members, the ESR publishes a range of high-quality journals and publications that offer valuable insights, research findings, and developments in the field. Reading these publications will keep you at the forefront of radiology advancements, ensuring you stay ahead in the field.

The European Society of Radiology is at the forefront of advancing patient care and ensuring that individuals receive the help they need through the field of radiology.

The mission of the European Society of Radiology is to advance radiology and its global application. To fulfil this mission, the Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR) was established.

The mission of the European Society of Radiology is to advance radiology and its global application. To fulfil this mission, the Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR) was established.

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Support Programmes

Support Programmes

ESR Support Programmes for ECR 2027

The European Society of Radiology is proud to offer exclusive support programmes to help early-career professionals and students participate in ECR 2027. To see if you qualify for a programme, please read below and follow the steps to apply.

Invest in the Youth

For ECR 2025, ESR offers 1000 places for young residents, radiographers in training and physicists undertaking their PhD.

Accepted applicants receive accommodation support of €300 and free congress registration.

Acceptance notifications will be made in December, and please be aware that previously paid registration fees are non-refundable.

The Invest in the Youth programme is a voluntary initiative funded by the European Society of Radiology (ESR), designed to support young professionals in their active participation in the European Congress of Radiology (ECR 2027).

Accepted applicants receive:

  • Free congress registration for ECR 2027
  • Accommodation support of €300

Acceptance notifications will be sent at the beginning of December 2026. Please note that previously paid registration fees are non-refundable.

Eligibility

The programme is open to:

  • Residents in radiology under the age of 35*
  • Physicists undertaking PhD training under the age of 35*
  • Radiographers in training under the age of 30*

*Age limits apply as of March 8, 2026.

Application Period

  • Start: August 03, 2026
  • Deadline: September 30, 2026

Applications must be submitted via the ESR MyUser Area: www.myesr.org/investapplication

Required Documents

Applicants must upload:

  • Passport/ID scan

Confirmation of training status from the department or hospital for the year 2026

Selection Criteria

Final selection is based on:

  • Abstract acceptance
  • Geographical representation
  • Previous participation in the programme

The ESR reserves the right to allocate support based on predefined eligibility and selection criteria.

Contact

For any questions regarding the programme: [email protected]

You can find Invest in the Youth terms and conditions for ECR 2026 here.

Application opens:
August 3, 2026
Application open

Shape your Skills

The ‘Shape your Skills’ programme is dedicated to radiographers in their professional careers.

The Shape your Skills programme is dedicated to radiographers in their professional careers. It supports 100 professionals. Accepted applicants receive accommodation support of €300 and free congress registration.

Acceptance notifications will be sent at the beginning of December 2026. Please note that previously paid registration fees are non-refundable.

Application Period

  • Start: August 03,2026
  • Deadline: September 30, 2026

Eligibility

Application is open to all radiographers:

  • Who are active ESR members for 2026
  • Who are submitters and presenting authors of an abstract (oral or poster) for ECR 2027

Application Procedure

Applicants must:

  • Select the option “Shape your Skills Application” during abstract submission
  • Submit proof of profession after abstract submission to: [email protected]

Decision notifications will be sent at the beginning of December 2026.

Application opens:
August 3, 2026
Application open

Student Abstract Submission

Student abstract submission is a programme offered by the European Society of Radiology for young undergraduate medical students to present their work at the ECR “European Congress of Radiology).

The Student Abstract Submission programme is offered by the European Society of Radiology for undergraduate medical students to present their work at ECR 2027 – European Congress of Radiology (HEALTHCARE REIMAGINED).

The 20 best abstract submitters will be invited to present their work at ECR 2027.

Selected students will receive free congress registration for ECR 2027 and a certificate after the congress.

Application Period

  • Start: August 03, 2026
  • Deadline:  September 30,2026

Eligibility & Topics

Undergraduate students under the age of 30 are invited to submit their work.

During submission, students must select their preferred presentation format, including the dedicated student topic.

Topics include:

  • My scientific paper in sustainability in everyday life
  • My educational or social project at my university
  • My scientific paper in the field of artificial intelligence (AI)
  • My first scientific paper in imaging (general radiology)

Submission & Contact

Submit your abstract here: www.myESR.org/congress/abstract

Required documents (university ID and passport) must be sent to: [email protected]

Application opens:
August 3, 2026
Application open

Become A Member Today!

You will have access to a wide range of benefits that can help you advance your career and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of radiology. These benefits include access to educational resources, networking opportunities with other professionals in the field, opportunities to participate in research projects and clinical trials, and access to the latest technologies and techniques. 

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Membership

for radiologists, radiology residents, professionals of allied sciences (including radiographers/radiological technologists, nuclear medicine physicians, medical physicists, and data scientists) & professionals of allied sciences in training residing within the boundaries of Europe

  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Reduced fees for the European School of Radiology (ESOR) 2
  • Option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology 
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 11 /year

Yes! That is less than €1 per month.
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Free membership

for radiologists, radiology residents or professionals of allied sciences engaged in practice, teaching or research residing outside Europe as well as individual qualified professionals with an interest in radiology and medical imaging who do not fulfil individual or all requirements for any other ESR membership category & former full members who have retired from all clinical practice
  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 0

The best things in life are free.
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ESR Friends

For students, company representatives or hospital managers etc.

  • Content e-mails for all 3 ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters

€ 0

Friendship doesn’t cost a thing.
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The membership type best fitting for you will be selected automatically during the application process.

Footnotes:

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Reduced registration fees for ECR 2027:
Provided that ESR 2026 membership is activated and approved by August 31, 2026.

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Not all activities included
03
Examination based on the ESR European Training Curriculum (radiologists or radiology residents).
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European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, European Radiology Experimental.