DATE
June 12 - 16, 2011
VENUE
International Conference Centre
Arusha, Tanzania
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General Enquires / LOC:
loc(at)atbc-scbafrica2011(dot)org
Travel Grants (The application process is now closed)
All grant recipients have been notified. We are sorry if we were not able to offer you a travel grant...
We want to see you in Arusha in 2011! The meeting organisers are doing everything to ensure that as many travel grants as needed will be available, but we will unlikely have enough funds to meet the funding needs of everyone.
We strongly encourage you to start early with identifying additional sources of funding.
Priority to receive travel grants will given to:
- students presenting a poster or talk (you MUST submit an abstract before 20 March)
- students from developing countries
- paying ATBC and/or SCB Members (Become a member TODAY!)
- presenters younger than 35 years or early career scientist
Additionally, Travel Grant sponsors may have their own eligibility criteria. The granting committee will work within these limitations to disburse grants to deserving candidates.
Complete an application form before 20 April 2011. Make sure you have submitted an abstract first!
We still don't have enough travel grants....
If you would like to support a student (or two, or three, or more) to attend the meeting, please contact loc(at)atbc-scbafrica2011(dot)org immediately. Also refer to our sponsorship prospectus.
Travel grants for Tanzanian students...
We have been able to secure up to 20 partial grants for Tanzanian students presenting at the meeting. We will be able to cover your registration fees and cost of accommodation in Arusha. The eligibility criteria are:
- You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Tanzanian University or College;
- You must submit an abstract that is accepted by the review committee (NEW abstract submission deadline is 25 March 2011)
- You must pay your own transport costs to get to Arusha. Depending on where you live in Tanzania, we may be able to assist you partially with this.
Compete the Travel Grant Application Form NOW!
Other Travel Grant sources...
Here is a list of other Organisations that provide travel grants that you may be elligible for. Please note that you need to apply DIRECTLY to them. We will assist you with Acceptance Letters and Letters of Invitation. Please provide us at least three days in advance for the support documents you need from us.
Good luck!
Africa Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions (ANSTI), UNESCO, up to $2500 of Travel Grants for attending and presenting at Conferences for Academic staff of ANSTI member institutions...visit their webpage: http://www.ansti.org/grants.htm
Government of India, Science & Engineering Research Council: The scheme provides financial assistance for presenting a research paper or chairing a session or delivering a keynote address in an international scientific event (conference/seminar/symposium/workshop etc.).In addition, support is also provided to young scientists (age limit 35 years as on date of conference) for attending training programmes and short-term schools/workshops/courses. Full economy class air-fare by shortest route, airport-tax and visa fees are provided under the scheme. Registration Fee is provided to young scientist in addition to the above support.Click for more details
