International Scholar Program
AWARD
The amount of the scholarship is based on financial need and may include: transportation to/from Seattle (prepaid ticket at lowest available airfare), the conference registration fee, discounted hotel accommodations (to be paid by scholarship recipient), and a nominal stipend (for meals).
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must 1] be working in a developing country; 2] be actively involved in HIV research; 3] be committed to setting up international collaborations; 4] have a commitment to share what was learned at the conference; and 5] be fluent in English.
SELECTION
Scholarships will be awarded based upon the quality of the application and the level of financial need (with consideration given to geographic diversity). Preference will be given to applicants who have accepted abstracts and international collaborations.
REQUIREMENTS
Scholarship Recipients are required to 1] attend the full meeting; 2] attend the Program Committee Workshop for New Investigators and Trainees; and 3] complete the online Conference Evaluation at the close of the meeting.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should submit: 1] an International Scholarship Application; 2] a copy of curriculum vitae; and 3] a letter of recommendation from employer or collaborator (on official letterhead with a signature and telephone number).
DEADLINE
The deadline is 5 pm ET, October21 (Applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application on or around November 28 via email).