AIDS 2026 Scholarships Now Open: Apply for Financial Support to Attend the Conference (Fully Funded to Rio De Jenairo)
The International AIDS Society (IAS) has officially opened scholarship applications for AIDS 2026, offering financial support to individuals who are working, volunteering, or studying in the field of HIV.
Anyone who will be at least 18 years old by 26 July 2026 is encouraged to apply for this global opportunity.
These scholarships aim to ensure diverse, equitable participation in the world’s leading HIV conference by supporting both in-person and virtual attendance.
Key Dates
- Submissions open: 20 November 2025
- Submission deadline: 27 January 2026, 23:59 CET
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. - Notification of results: Early April 2026
Types of Financial Support Available
IAS offers two main categories of scholarships. Applicants may select their preferred attendance type and indicate the level of support they need.
1. In-Person Attendance Support
Includes:
- Full in-person + virtual registration, providing access to:
- All conference sessions
- Satellite and poster discussions
- The exhibition
- The Global Village
- Pre-conferences
- Live-streamed sessions, recorded sessions, e-posters, and on-demand content
- Return economy-class airfare from the nearest international airport
- Accommodation (single room in a budget hotel) for the conference duration
- Daily living allowance for each day of attendance
2. Virtual Attendance Support
Includes:
- Online access to the full virtual conference programme
- Live-streamed sessions, recordings, on-demand content
- Access to e-posters and the virtual Global Village
All scholarship recipients—whether attending in-person or virtually—also receive two years of free IAS membership following the conference.
Who Gets Priority?
While the scholarship program is open to all eligible applicants, IAS prioritizes:
- Abstract presenters, workshop facilitators, and Global Village organizers whose contributions were selected
- Applicants from low- and middle-income countries
- Key populations and people living with HIV
- Young people and early-career investigators (under 35)
- Individuals who have not previously received a scholarship to an International AIDS Conference
Timeline at a Glance
| Date | Stage |
|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Submissions open |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Submissions close |
| Feb–Mar 2026 | Review & selection |
| Early Apr 2026 | Announcement of results |
Frequently Asked Questions About AIDS 2026
Applicants often ask about eligibility, the application platform, attendance options, and the handling of travel and visa arrangements. Common questions include:
- How do I apply?
- Can media representatives apply?
- If I submit an abstract or workshop proposal, do I need a separate application?
- What if I don’t belong to a priority group—can I still apply?
- What is included in the virtual scholarship?
- Should I register early in case my application is unsuccessful?
- How will IAS support my visa application if selected?
- Can I save and return to my application?
- Does IAS offer other scholarship types?
A full list of FAQs is available on the IAS website to help guide applicants.
Need Support?
For questions not addressed in the FAQs, applicants may contact: [email protected]
Please note that due to high inquiry volumes, IAS can only respond to questions not already answered on the website.
Additional Resources
- AIDS 2026 Scholarship Programme Terms and Conditions
- Application guidelines and conference information
Ready to Apply?
Scholarships for AIDS 2026 provide an invaluable opportunity for individuals passionate about HIV work to participate in a global gathering of researchers, advocates, health workers, community leaders, and policymakers.
With both virtual and in-person support available, IAS encourages all eligible candidates to submit their applications before the deadline.
Find out more and begin your application
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the funding organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
