🌍 IAS Conference Scholarship Program– AIDS 2026 : What you need to know and how to apply

The International AIDS Society (IAS) runs a scholarship program to ensure that people from diverse backgrounds, especially those from resource‑limited settings, can participate in the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026). The conference will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. IAS Conference Scholarship Programme is a vital opportunity for individuals engaged in HIV work to attend the world’s largest HIV conference. With full or partial funding, it ensures diverse participation and amplifies voices from communities most affected .https://www.iasociety.org/conferences/aids2026/take-part/scholarships

🎓 Scholarship Overview

• Funding coverage:
  • Registration fee (in‑person or virtual)
  • Travel costs (airfare)
  • Accommodation
  • Daily living allowance during the conference
  • Types of financial support
  • The IAS will award both in-person and virtual scholarships for AIDS 2026. Please select your preferred attendance type in your application, as well as the types of financial support you require to participate. Note that given the high demand, we may not be able to grant full scholarships to all selected candidates.
  • Support for in-person attendance includes:
  • In-person plus virtual registration, including:
    • In-person access to all conference sessions, satellite sessions, poster discussion sessions, the exhibition, the Global Village and pre-conferences
    • Online access to all conference sessions, satellite sessions and pre-conferences streamed live on the platform, session recordings and on-demand content, the e-posters and the virtual Global Village
  • Travel support (pre-paid economy class return ticket from the nearest international airport in your country of residence) for the dates of the conference
  • Accommodation (single room in a budget hotel) for the duration of the conference
  • Daily living allowance for each day of the conference
• Eligibility:
  • Must be 18 years or older by 26 July 2026
  • Working, volunteering, or studying in the field of HIV
  • Priority given to applicants from low‑ and middle‑income countries, people living with HIV, and young people under 30
• Application deadline: 27 January 2026, 23:59 CET
• Results notification: Early April 2026

🌍 Key Benefits

• Full or partial scholarships: Depending on demand, not all applicants may receive full funding.
• Global networking: Connect with researchers, policymakers, activists, and community leaders.
• Capacity building: Access to cutting‑edge HIV science, policy discussions, and advocacy training.
• Inclusivity: Ensures participation of voices from marginalized and resource‑limited communities.

📅 Application Timeline

📌 How to Apply

1. Visit the IAS AIDS 2026 Scholarship portal.
2. Select your preferred attendance type (in‑person or virtual).
3. Indicate the types of financial support you require (registration, travel, accommodation, daily allowance).
4. Submit required documents:
   • Proof of work, study, or volunteer involvement in HIV
   • Motivation statement
   • CV/resume
   • Proof of age and nationality
5. Submit before the deadline.

📑 Required Documents

• Passport/ID copy
• CV/resume
• Motivation letter
• Proof of HIV‑related work, study, or volunteer activity

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