Congenital · Advanced post-residency clinical fellowship
Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Aortic Root Surgery Fellowship 2026/27
EACTS Francis Fontan Fund (host: Centrum voor Aangeboren Hartafwijkingen Amsterdam-Leiden) · Amsterdam and Leiden, The Netherlands · Amsterdam · The Netherlands
Programme overview
EACTS Francis Fontan Fund six-month fellowship at the CAHAL high-volume centre covering adult congenital heart disease and aortic root surgery, including valve-sparing root replacement, personalised external aortic root support and supported Ross procedures. A EUR 10,000 bursary is offered.
Faculty names not published
The official programme page reviewed on 20 Oct 2026 does not name a fellowship director or programme faculty tied to this fellowship, so no faculty relationship is published.
Faculty-source review: 20 Oct 2026
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- Focus
- ACHD and aortic root surgery
- Grant
- EUR 10,000 bursary
- Application dates
- 1 July - 1 September 2026 (closed)
- Start
- From January 2027
- Eligibility
- EACTS member; registered cardiac/cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgeon with an interest in congenital heart disease; fluent English
- Visa information
- EACTS cannot provide visa advice; check requirements before applying
- Funding
- EUR 10,000 bursary plus contribution towards 2027 EACTS Annual Meeting
Unpublished details & source notes
- Source type
- Official society page
- Registration
- Not publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.
International applicant requirements
- Clinical participation
- Not publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.
- Registration
- Registered cardiac/cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgeon; EACTS membership
- Visa
- EACTS unable to advise on visas
- Language
- Fluent English required
This is a source summary, not an eligibility decision. Confirm licensing, immigration, funding and clinical privileges with the responsible institution.
How to apply
Applications were via the EACTS page (letter of interest, CV with publications, operative experience summary, supervisor letter); the 2026/27 window closed on 1 September 2026.
Open official programme page ↗Verification notes
Aortic root is one component of a primarily adult-congenital fellowship. EACTS membership is required. Page shows applications are now closed; next cycle not announced on the page.