Who can Apply for the Program?

Applications are welcomed from early career clinicians, fellows-in-training, scientists, and other Alpha-1 health care professionals from hospitals, universities and independent research institutes under the age of 40.

Individuals who are already working in the extended field of AATD as well as those new to the area are eligible to apply.

Investigators seeking to conduct some or all of their research during the fellowship at another national or international institution are especially encouraged to enter the competition.

What Projects are Eligible for Entry?

Projects in basic or clinical research aimed at providing new insights into the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical course, or treatment of AATD are invited to enter.

Proposals focusing on AATD associated diseases such as Wegener's granulomatosis, vasculitis, diabetes or panniculitis will also be considered.

Terms and Conditions

By sending a Letter of Intent, applicants agree to the further terms and conditions for applications, outlined below.

Applicants should present a focused project with goals that can be achieved within 12 months.

Your personal data will be processed for the proper management of the relevant scientific award in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

Grifols warrants that all project proposals will be treated confidentially and will not be disclosed to third parties. For further details please refer to terms and conditions.