Awards
2026 ISV Annual Congress Awards for Early Career Researchers and PhD Students
The International Society for Vaccines (ISV) Annual Congress will be held at A Room with a ZOO, Antwerp, from 12th to 14th October 2026.
This year, ISV invites Early-Career Researchers (within 5 years of their PhD award) and PhD students from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and non-LMICs to apply for a scholarship to attend the congress in person. Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
The ISV In-Person Participation Awards are only valid for participation in the 2026 ISV Annual Congress held at A Room with a ZOO, Antwerp, from 12th to 14th October 2026. To qualify for this award, selected awardees must present their abstract in-person.
Award applications can only be submitted online through a congress user profile.
Please click below to create your account.
Once your account has been created you may login to submit your award application for either LMIC or non-LMIC award.
LMIC Awards for Early Career Researchers and PhD Students
Please review the LMIC Award Guidelines prior to applying.
In-Person Awards Include:
- ISV Congress Registration Fee.
- Hotel accommodation for up to 4 nights during the congress
- Economy class air travel and rail ground transportation from Brussels or Amsterdam to Antwerp (travel must be arranged by the Congress travel agent)
- Visa application fees for the award recipient, where applicable
- Free Gala Dinner Ticket
Note: Applicants from NON-LMICs are NOT eligible for this award.
non-LMIC Awards for Early Career Researchers and PhD Students
Please review the non-LMIC Award Guidelines prior to applying.
In-Person Awards Include:
- ISV Congress Registration Fee
- Hotel accommodation for up to 4 nights during the congress
- Travel costs may be reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,000
- Free Gala Dinner Ticket
Note: Applicants from LMICs are NOT eligible for this award.
All applicants are required to complete the online application which includes your abstract, as well as uploading an application form and signed letter of support.
Please download and use these word documents to upload into your online application:
