The Early Career Researcher Grants are available to support eligible applicants attending the 21st ICID Congress. These grants aim to reduce financial barriers and encourage participation from early-career professionals.

Important Eligibility Notes

  • This support opportunity is a part of the abstract submission process.
  • You cannot apply for this Grant without submitting an abstract.
  • All required information and supporting documents must be provided during the abstract submission process.
Abstract Submission & Guidelines

Application Requirements

Before applying for the Early Career Researcher Grant, please ensure you fulfil the requirements and attach all required documents during the abstract submission:

  • Please clarify in max 300 words why you would like to attend the 21st ICID Congress.
  • Proof of age 40 years and below by the submission date. Please attach a document that proves your birth date and country of origin (ie, passport/ID card, birth certificate, driving license, etc.).  The document must include English or be translated into English.
  • An undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters/PhD) student or a scientist who has received their highest degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) within the past five years. Please attach a letter of recommendation signed by your department head or a supervisor with an indication of their affiliation and role. The letter must be written in English.
  • Confirm you have not received ISID-funded support to attend the past two (2) ICID Congresses (Kuala Lumpur in 2022/Cape Town in 2024).

The Grant Consists Of:

  • Free registration: Complimentary access to Scientific sessions only. Workshops are not included.
  • Hotel accommodation: 4 nights in a single room at a specified hotel, booked and paid for directly by the Congress organizers.
  • Travel reimbursement: Economy class travel only. Reimbursement up to a predetermined amount based on the country of origin of the grant recipient, subject to receipt submission.
* Please note that reimbursement will be made after the Congress. Further details regarding the travel expenses reimbursement will be provided via the notification.
** Expenses related to visa applications (such as fees, travel etc.) travel insurance, food & beverages, and additional congress functions (such as workshops and networking events) will not be reimbursed. 

For any further information, please contact: icid_abstracts@kenes.com