International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, Australia

Deadline: 13 February 2014
Open to: anyone working or volunteering in the field of HIV who are at least 16 years old
Venue: 20-25 July 2014 in Melbourne (Australia)

Description

The convening of the 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014) in Melbourne, Australia, in July 2014 represents a tremendous opportunity to highlight the diverse nature of the Asia Pacific region’s HIV epidemic and the unique responses to it. Gathering in Melbourne, we will work together to strengthen our efforts across all regions and around the world, building on the momentum of recent scientific advances and the momentum from AIDS 2012.

The International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic. It is a chance to assess where we are, evaluate recent scientific developments, and collectively chart a course forward.

The AIDS 2014 programme will present new scientific knowledge and offer many opportunities for structured dialogue on the major issues facing the global response to HIV. A variety of session types – from abstract-driven presentations to symposium, bridging and plenary sessions – will meet the needs of various participants. Other related activities, including the Global Village, satellite meetings, exhibitions and affiliated independent events, will contribute to an exceptional opportunity for professional development and networking.

The conference organizers are committed to making AIDS 2014 accessible to people from resource-limited settings and communities by offering a limited number of scholarships.

Eligibility

International scholarship applications are open to anyone working or volunteering in the field of HIV who are at least 16 years of age by the date of the conference, 20 July 2014.

Priority will be given to those whose participation will help enhance their work in their own communities, to those who are able to assist in the transfer of skills and knowledge acquired at the conference, and to those whose abstract, workshop or programme activity submission has been selected. Scholarship selection will be based on a non-biased scoring system established in advanced. A Scholarship Review Committee will contribute to the reviewing and scoring of the applications.

Costs

Scholarship applicants will be able to request a full or partial scholarship. A full scholarship includes:

  • Registration fee for the conference (include access to all sessions and exhibitions);
  • Travel (pre-paid airfare at the lowest fare available, from the nearest international airport);
  • Accommodation (shared in a budget hotel or dorm for the days of the conference);
  • Modest daily living allowance for the duration of the conference (20-25 July 2014, USD 55 per day).

A partial scholarship includes any combination of the above.

Application

The deadline for applications is 13 February 2014, 24:00 CET. To apply for a scholarship, please click HERE to log in to the conference profile.

International Scholarship applicants will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation after completing the scholarship application form. No international application will be accepted without submission of the letter of recommendation.

If any questions, please direct them to info@aids2014.org.

For further information visit the official website HERE.

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