A limited number of participation grants will be available to support attendance at HWO2026.
The aim of these grants is to facilitate the participation of early-career researchers (students and postdoctoral fellows) and of participants from less developed countries, for whom travel and accommodation costs may represent a significant barrier.
Grant Coverage
Grants will be provided in the form of:
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Free hotel accommodation for the duration of the symposium (30 November – 4 December 2026)
Please note that these grants do not cover travel expenses, diners, or registration fees. (Registration fees include lunches.)
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be registered participants of HWO2026
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Be either:
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an early-career researcher (student, postdoctoral researcher or junior engineer), and/or
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based in a less developed country
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Priority will be given to applicants who actively contribute to the scientific program (oral or poster presentation).
Application Procedure
Participants wishing to apply for a grant must submit an application, as a single pdf file, including the following 2 documents:
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Motivation letter (maximum one page) explaining:
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the applicant’s scientific background
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their interest in HWO2026
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why financial support is needed
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Applications will be submitted electronically via the registration form on this conference website.
Selection Process
Grant applications will be evaluated by the Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC) based on:
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scientific merit
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relevance of the contribution to the conference
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applicant’s career stage
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financial need
Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email.
