Call for Applications: 13th IAS Conference 2025 in Rwanda (Fully Funded)

Nov 26, 2024

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Call for Applications: 13th IAS Conference 2025 in Rwanda (Fully Funded)

The International AIDS Society is calling International applicants to apply for the 13th IAS Conference 2025 in Rwanda. It is a Fully Funded Conference taking place from 13th to 17th July 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda.

The objective of the 13th IAS Conference is to invite people who are working, volunteering, or studying in the area of HIV.

This conference will highlight the latest advancements in HIV science by African scientists.

Africa will host the IAS 2025 Conference for the first time to showcase Rwanda’s evidence-based approach to the HIV/AIDS response. To Understand better the objective of the conference please read about the IAS Rwanda Objectives.

Applicants are welcome to apply for the IAS Conference Scholarship which will Cover Travel, Visa Costs, Accommodation, and Stipend.

Type:

IAS – the International AIDS Society – will award both in-person and virtual scholarships for IAS 2025.
Please indicate your selected 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.
For those opting for virtual attendance, note that IAS 2025 is not a fully hybrid conference, so online sessions will be available on demand only.

Why Rwanda?

The location of IAS 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, will provide a crucial platform to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by some of the world’s most HIV-affected regions, including Africa.

Summary of the Call for Applications: 13th IAS Conference 2025

Type: Fellowship
Location: Rwanda, Kigali
Sponsor: IAS
Duration: 5 Days
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Eligible Countries: Low-income and lower-middle-income countries
Benefits: Travel costs, Accommodations, Daily allowance, Visa costs
Deadline: 22 January 2025

Eligibility Criterias

The following candidates will be given priority:

Abstract presenters whose submission has been selected for the conference
Applicants from low-income and lower-middle-income countries
Applicants who are part of key populations and people living with HIV
Young people and early-career investigators below the age of 35
Applicants who did not previously receive a scholarship for an IAS Conference

Note:

If you are at least 18 years old on 13 July 2025 and working, volunteering or studying in the area of HIV, you are welcome to apply for a scholarship for IAS 2025

Benefits of the Call for Applications: 13th IAS Conference 2025

Travel: Pre-paid economy class return flight from your nearest international airport.
Accommodation: Single room in a budget hotel.
Allowance: Daily stipend for meals and incidentals.
Visa: Visa Costs will be reimbursed.

Program Timelines