ICID Early Career Researcher Grants 2026 (Funded Travel Support for 21st Infectious Diseases Congress)
Application Deadline: April 28, 2026
The International Society for Infectious Diseases is offering the ICID Early Career Researcher Grants 2026 to support young scientists attending the 21st International Congress on Infectious Diseases. Designed to ease travel and participation costs, the grant connects early-career researchers with a global scientific platform, provided they successfully submit an abstract for the congress.
Quick Facts
| Host Country: | Varies (ICID 2026 Congress Location) |
| Study Level / Job Type: | Research Grant / Conference Support |
| Funding Type: | Partially to Fully Funded (Travel Grant) |
| Eligible Countries: | All Countries |
| Deadline: | April 28, 2026 |
About ICID Early Career Researcher Grants 2026
For many early-career researchers, presenting work at an international congress can be a turning point, but the cost often stands in the way. This ICID 2026 travel grant is structured to reduce that barrier while encouraging strong research contributions to a global audience.
Unlike standard funding calls, this grant is embedded within the abstract submission process. In practical terms, your research submission becomes the gateway to financial support. Only applicants who submit a compliant abstract meeting the congress standards are considered.
Successful candidates will join a network of scientists, clinicians, and researchers shaping discussions around infectious diseases, gaining both visibility and valuable feedback on their work.
This opportunity is officially offered by International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), and applicants should apply through the official application portal.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be aged 40 years or younger at the time of submission
- Be an undergraduate, postgraduate (Master’s/PhD), or early-career scientist within five years of their highest degree
- Submit an abstract aligned with ICID 2026 guidelines
- Provide a recommendation letter from a supervisor or department head
- Include proof of age and nationality (passport, ID, etc.)
- Confirm they have not received ISID funding for the last two ICID congresses
- Submit all documents in English (or translated into English)
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Benefits
Selected grant recipients will receive:
- Free registration for the ICID 2026 Congress
- Hotel accommodation (4 nights, arranged by organizers)
- Travel cost reimbursement based on country of origin
- Exposure to international research communities
- Opportunity to present findings (oral or poster format)
Note: Travel reimbursement is processed after the event and does not cover personal expenses such as meals or insurance.
Who Should Apply
This grant is well-suited for researchers building their academic or scientific careers, especially those working on infectious diseases or related public health topics. If you have ongoing research and want it seen, reviewed, and discussed on a global stage, this is a practical route to get there.
Application Process
Here’s how the process works:
- Prepare your research abstract following ICID guidelines
- Submit your abstract through the official online system
- Indicate interest in the Early Career Researcher Grant during submission
- Upload all required supporting documents
- Await review and notification (by end of June 2026)
How to Apply
Applications are handled entirely through the ICID abstract submission system. Take time to refine your abstract; selection depends heavily on its quality and clarity.
For more details, visit Early Career Researcher Grant ICID.
