The 26th International AIDS Conference 2026 Scholarship – Applications Now Open

The 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) is now open for registration, and the International AIDS Society (IAS) has launched scholarship applications for individuals who need financial support to participate. The scholarship program supports people working, studying, or volunteering in the field of HIV and enables them to attend the conference either in person in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, or virtually.

Conference Dates: 26–31 July 2026
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil + Virtual
Deadline: 27 January 2026, 23:59 CET
Eligibility: Individuals 18+ working, volunteering, or studying in the field of HIV.

AIDS 2026, held under the theme “Rethink. Rebuild. Rise.”, will bring together researchers, policymakers, health professionals, communities, and people living with HIV to address emerging challenges in the global HIV response.

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Types of Support

1. In-Person Scholarship Support

Includes:

• In-person + virtual conference registration

• Access to all sessions, Global Village, exhibition, pre-conferences

• Pre-paid roundtrip economy-class flight

• Accommodation (single room, budget hotel)

• Daily living allowance for the duration of the conference

2. Virtual Scholarship Support

Includes:

• Online access to all live-streamed sessions

• Session recordings & on-demand content

• Virtual Global Village

• E-posters and online platform access

All Scholarship Recipients Receive:

• Two years of free IAS membership

 

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Priority Applicants

Priority will be given to:

• Selected abstract presenters, workshop facilitators, or Global Village organizers

• Applicants from low- and middle-income countries

• Members of key populations and people living with HIV

• Young people and early-career investigators (below 35)

• Those who have not previously received an IAS conference scholarship

 

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Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old by 26 July 2026

• Be working, volunteering, or studying in the HIV field

• Submit a complete scholarship application by the deadline

For more information, click here.

 

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Important Dates

• Submissions open: 20 November 2025

• Deadline: 27 January 2026 (23:59 CET)

• Review & selection: February–March 2026

• Results announced: Early April 2026

 

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How to Apply

Submit your application through the IAS scholarship portal here.

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About AIDS 2026

AIDS 2026 comes at a critical moment amid funding challenges and widening gaps in HIV prevention and treatment. The conference will unite global experts and communities to rethink strategies, rebuild systems, and rise to meet urgent needs in the HIV response.

The AIDS 2026 Scholarship provides financial support for individuals working in the HIV field to attend the world’s largest HIV conference. With options for in-person or virtual participation, the programme ensures that voices from across the globe—especially those from marginalized and under-resourced communities—are represented in shaping the future of the HIV response.

For more opportunities, click here.