About the European Society for Paediatric Research
Developing and applying research to improve newborn and child health
The European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR) has been at the forefront of Paediatric medical care and innovation since 1958. As one of the oldest and most prolific Paediatric societies in Europe, all activities follow its mission: Developing and applying research to improve newborn and child health.
The ESPR's activities are organised according to three pillars:
- The ten sections representing different paediatric subspecialties, fostering the development of research and education, as well as the publication of research and guidelines.
- The European School of Neonatology (ESN), acting as the society's educational arm in neonatology and implementing a wide range of educational activities. This includes a clinically-integrated Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Neonatology, an academic Master of Science (MSc) in Neonatology (NOTE) in collaboration with the University of Southampton, the Neonatologist Performed Echocardiography (NPE) Training Academy, and dedicated ESN hands-on courses during our international congresses and meetings. With the podcast 'Neonatology Now' the ESN reaches a global audience.
- The European Board of Neonatal Child Health Research (EBNCHR) that periodically reviews the European Training Requirements (ETR) in Neonatology and provides leadership in the context of child health research policy and funding.
Our mission is to develop and apply research to improve newborn and child health. In this way, the ESPR seeks to provide the foundation for a healthy population in Europe and beyond. This we can only achieve in close collaboration with and through our members, comprising young professionals, expert clinicians and leading Paediatric and Neonatal specialists.
Join us today and help bring about ever faster, positive change for patients and their families.
As an ESPR member, you can:
- access a global network of peers and experts in Neonatology;
- participate in our annual congresses at reduced rates and become a regular contributor;
- join one or more of the ten ESPR sections dedicated to Paediatric sub-specialties and get involved in joint research initiatives;
- get our journal Pediatric Research in hard-copy and/or enjoy full access to digital papers without additional costs;
- apply for Pediatric Research Editorial Board membership when and where positions become available;
- have colour figure charges in the Pediatric Research print issue waived on papers where you are the first or last author;
- apply for one of the many ESPR grants: the Research Grant Programme, the Travel Grants, the University of Oxford MSc in Clinical Trials Scholarship, the Roland R. Wauer Award or the Pediatric Research Travel Stipends;
- be the first to know about our European School of Neonatology (ESN) MAS courses, the Neonatal Online Training and Education (NOTE) MSc courses and other ESPR educational initiatives;
- take part in our early career investigator mentoring scheme: both as a mentor and a mentee;
- have your research disseminated via our social media channels and website;
- gain access to the ESPR members' room with members-only information;
- promote your own initiatives and receive support to realise them;
- receive regular newsletter updates.