Europe's leading scientific federation for pain management and research
The home of pain management and research in Europe - for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals.
Our work
From scientific congresses to professional education and European policy - here is how EFIC advances pain management and medicine.
EFIC Congress 2027
Pain in Europe XV takes place in Glasgow, 21-23 April 2027. Europe's premier scientific congress on pain management and research.
Submit a workshopEFIC Academy
Online education in pain science and treatment for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals across Europe.
Become a memberEFIC Pain Exams
European professional diplomas in pain medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, and psychology - setting the standard for pain expertise.
Take the EDPM, EDPP or EDPNEuropean Pain Forum
Bringing together policymakers, patient advocates, and pain specialists to drive change in European pain policy.
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International Women’s Day 2026: Advancing Rights, Justice and Action in Pain Research and Care
On 8 March 2026, International Women’s Day calls for renewed commitment to rights, justice and action for all women and girls. The UN theme reminds us that gender equality requires more than recognition — it requires dismantling structural barriers, closing data gaps,...
Apply now for the EFIC-Grünenthal Grant (E-G-G) 2027
Are you an early career scientist looking to launch your career in pain research? Then be sure to submit your innovative research project in the area of chronic pain to be considered for a research grant from this prestigious scheme! The deadline for applications is...
Issues in pain management for older people spotlit in new policy paper by aging policy NGO
The International Federation on Aging, a non-governmental organisation focused on policy issues relevant to older people, has launched a policy paper on access to pain treatment for older adults in the European Union. Based on a survey of over 1,800 respondents from...