The International AIDS Society (IAS) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the IAS 2025 Scholarship Program. This initiative provides financial support for in-person and virtual participation in the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science, taking place in Brisbane, Australia, from 19-22 July 2025. The program aims to foster inclusion and accessibility, prioritizing applicants from low-income countries, key populations, and young professionals.

Eligibility for the program is open to individuals aged 18 or older by 13 July 2025 who are working, volunteering, or studying in the field of HIV. Priority will be given to applicants from low-income and lower-middle-income countries, members of key populations, people living with HIV, young professionals under 35, early-career investigators, and those whose abstracts are selected for the conference.

The International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world’s largest association of HIV professionals, dedicated to advancing research, education, and advocacy in the field of HIV and AIDS. Founded in 1988, the IAS brings together a diverse community of scientists, healthcare providers, policymakers, and advocates to address the global HIV epidemic. Through its flagship events, including the International AIDS Conference and the IAS Conference on HIV Science, the organization promotes the exchange of cutting-edge scientific knowledge, fosters innovation, and supports evidence-based practices to improve the lives of people living with HIV.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: International AIDS Society (IAS)
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Professional development in the field of HIV science
• Award: Financial support for in-person or virtual participation in IAS 2025
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Limited
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities, with priority given to specific groups
• The Award Can Be Taken In: Rwanda

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All countries; priority given to applicants from low-income and lower-middle-income countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship supports participation in any sessions, workshops, and activities offered during IAS 2025
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be at least 18 years old on 13 July 2025.
  • Work, volunteer, or study in the field of HIV.
  • Belong to one of the following priority groups:
    • Abstract presenters whose submissions are selected for the conference.
    • Individuals from low-income or lower-middle-income countries.
    • Members of key populations or people living with HIV.
    • Young people or early-career investigators under 35 years of age.
    • Applicants who have not previously received a scholarship for an IAS conference.

How to Apply

1. Create or log in to your IAS conference account at the official website.
2. Submit your application by 22 January 2025, including information on:
   • Your preferred attendance type (in-person or virtual).
   • The types of financial support you require.
3. Wait for the review and selection process to be conducted in February and March 2025.
4. Results will be announced in early April 2025.

Benefits

For In-Person Attendance:

• Full conference registration with access to all sessions, exhibitions, and pre-conference events.
• On-demand access to session recordings, e-posters, and satellite content until 19 August 2025.
• Economy-class return airfare from the nearest international airport.
• Single-room accommodation in a budget hotel during the conference.
• Daily living allowance (some provided as lunch vouchers at the venue).

For Virtual Attendance:

• On-demand access to session recordings, e-posters, and satellite content until 19 August 2025.

Additional Benefits

• All scholarship recipients will receive two years of paid IAS membership following the conference.

Timeline:

• 20 November 2024: Submissions open
• 22 January 2025: Submissions close
• February/March 2025: Review and selection process
• Early April 2025: Announcement of results

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