International AIDS Society (IAS) Scholarship 2024
The International AIDS Society (IAS) Scholarship 2024 is currently accepting applications from individuals who are at least eighteen years old as of July 20, 2024. This opportunity is open to those who are employed, engaged in volunteer work, or pursuing education specifically related to HIV. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for this scholarship opportunity provided by the International AIDS Society.
For the AIDS 2024 event, the International AIDS Society is offering Undergraduate scholarships and Postgraduate scholarships for both physical and virtual attendance. In your application, please indicate your preference for the type of participation you would like to have, whether physical or virtual. Additionally, specify the types of financial assistance you may require to facilitate your attendance at the event. Provide detailed information regarding your preferences and financial needs to assist the International AIDS Society in tailoring the scholarship support accordingly.
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Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship Sponsor(s): International AIDS Society (IAS)
Host Institution(s): International AIDS Society (IAS)
Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Nationality: All Nationalities
Eligibility for the International AIDS Society (IAS) Scholarship 2024:
- Applicants must be abstract presenters, workshop facilitators and co-facilitators, and Global Village organizers and co-organizers whose submissions have been selected for the conference.
- Applicants from low-income and middle-income countries.
- Applicants who are part of key populations or people living with HIV.
- Applicants must be young people and junior investigators below the age of 35.
- Applicants who did not previously receive a scholarship for an International AIDS Conference.
Benefits of the International AIDS Society (IAS) Scholarship 2024:
In-person attendance:
- Registration for in-person plus virtual attendance (access to all sessions at the conference venue, as well as access to the virtual platform)
- Travel support (pre-paid economy class return ticket from the nearest international airport in your country of residence) for the dates of the conference and pre-conferences
- Accommodation (single room in a budget hotel), for the duration of the conference and pre-conferences
- Daily living allowance for the duration of the conference and pre-conferences.
Virtual attendance:
- Registration for virtual attendance (full online access to all hybrid conference sessions)
- Accessibility support for virtual attendance (subject to the connectivity needs of selected candidates).
Method of Application for the International AIDS Society (IAS) Scholarship 2024:
To submit an application for the IAS Scholarship 2024, qualified individuals are required to respond to inquiries pertaining to their background, experience, and reasons for attending the conference. Additionally, applicants must upload a letter of recommendation, which should:
- Be written in English by a manager or colleague who is familiar with your work, volunteer experience, or studies in HIV and can be your referee
- Include a letterhead of your referee’s organization, company, or institution
- Be dated within two months of your application submission and signed (original or digital signature) by your referee
- Explicitly reference you and support your scholarship application for AIDS 2024, explaining why you would be a good candidate for the scholarship.
Kindly verify that the documents you upload are entirely legible and open correctly. If we encounter difficulties viewing or opening your documents, your application will be deemed invalid.
Within the application form, candidates will have the opportunity to specify their preferred attendance type and request various forms of financial support.
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the conference account; applications sent via email or regular mail will not be considered. If you don’t have an existing IAS profile, you can create an account. It’s essential to be aware that the email address used for your account will serve as the primary communication channel, and changes cannot be made later. After logging in, navigate to the scholarship section and follow the provided instructions to complete your application.
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Application Deadline: January 23, 2024.
For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.