Applications are now open for the ICDS 2026 Travel Grant, offering financial support to eligible delegates attending the International Celiac Disease Symposium (ICDS 2026) in Melbourne, Australia.
The travel grant is designed to help students, early career researchers (ECRs), and delegates from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) participate in one of the world’s leading scientific conferences on celiac disease. Grants are provided as travel expense reimbursements after the conference and are intended to reduce the financial burden of attending the event.
Scholarship Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | ICDS 2026 Travel Grant |
| Conference | International Celiac Disease Symposium (ICDS 2026) |
| Host Country | Australia |
| Conference Venue | Melbourne, Australia |
| Funding Type | Travel Grant (Reimbursement) |
| Eligible Applicants | Students, Early Career Researchers & Delegates from LMICs |
| Eligible Countries | Worldwide (LMIC applicants based on the World Bank list are eligible, including Nigeria and many other developing countries) |
| Application Deadline | 14 August 2026 |
| Conference Dates | 17–20 November 2026 |
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Financial assistance to support travel to Melbourne, Australia.
- Reimbursement of eligible travel-related expenses after the conference.
- Opportunity to attend ICDS 2026 and network with leading researchers and clinicians.
- Exposure to the latest research and innovations in celiac disease.
- International academic and professional networking opportunities.
Who Can Apply?
Travel grants are available to:
- Delegates from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) as classified by the World Bank.
- Current full-time students.
- Early Career Researchers (ECRs) attending the symposium.
Nigeria is among the eligible LMIC countries, making Nigerian applicants eligible to apply if they meet the programme requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Register for ICDS 2026.
- Submit an abstract for presentation at the symposium.
- Be a student, early career researcher, or delegate from an eligible LMIC.
- Complete the official travel grant application.
- Meet any additional requirements specified by the conference organizers.
Required Information
Applicants will generally need to provide:
- Personal information.
- Abstract number.
- Details of their submitted abstract.
- Proof of student or early career researcher status (where applicable).
- Any additional information requested in the online application form.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Submit an abstract to ICDS 2026.
- Locate your six-digit abstract number from your conference profile.
- Visit the official Travel Grant application page.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
Applicants must be signed into a Google account to complete the application form. If you experience any issues, you can contact the conference organizers via ICDS2026@asnevents.net.au.
Travel Grant Reimbursement
Successful applicants should note that:
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Successful applicants will be notified no later than 18 September 2026.
- Funding is provided as a reimbursement, not an upfront payment.
- After attending the symposium, recipients must submit:
- Boarding passes.
- Hotel invoices.
- Travel receipts.
- Other eligible expense documentation.
- Reimbursement claims must be submitted by 30 November 2026.
Official Application Link
Apply through the official ICDS 2026 Travel Grant portal:
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Important Dates
- Travel Grant Application Deadline: 14 August 2026
- Conference Dates: 17–20 November 2026
- Grant Notification: By 18 September 2026
- Travel Expense Reimbursement Deadline: 30 November 2026
Conclusion
The ICDS 2026 Travel Grant is an excellent opportunity for students, early career researchers, and delegates from eligible Low- and Middle-Income Countries to attend the International Celiac Disease Symposium 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. By covering eligible travel costs through reimbursement, the programme helps reduce financial barriers while enabling participants to present research, connect with global experts, and contribute to advances in celiac disease research. If you meet the eligibility requirements, submit your abstract and travel grant application before 14 August 2026 to be considered.
