IBA Conference Travel Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 21, 2026
12 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
IBA Conference Travel Grants
Organization: International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)
Description: The IBA Conference Travel Grant Program reduces financial barriers for conference attendance by subsidizing attendance costs including lodging, registration fees, and meal costs. The program was established after the 2014 Council meeting and encourages regional and international participation.
- Enhance accessibility for attendees facing financial barriers
- Encourage regional and international participation
- Support first-time conference attendees
- Foster networking and collaboration among emerging researchers
- Promote diversity and inclusion in bear conservation community
Program Goals
- Direct support for: - Accommodation/lodging - Conference registration fees - Meal costs during conference
- Limited funding with priority given to presenting attendees and those who have not previously received travel grants
Funding Coverage
- First-time conference attendees
- Professionals from lower-income countries
- Early-career professionals
- Students
- Researchers from underrepresented regions
Target Audience
- Location: Pescasseroli, Central Apennines, Italy
- Dates: September 20-25, 2026
- Deadline: April 21, 2026
Conference Details (29th IBA Conference)
2024 Recipients (Edmonton Conference)
Alexander More, Andrea Corradini, Aurora Donatelli, Cassandre Venumière-Lefebvre, David Blount, Emily Davis, Erik Peterson, Fang Chen, Francisco Castellanos, Jeanne Clermont, María José Pozo, Nikola Tkáčová, Rishi Baral, Sarah Teman, Shiori NakamuraBackground
Established to promote equity in conference participation, the program prioritizes emerging researchers and those facing geographic or economic barriers to attendance. IBA remains committed to fostering networking and collaboration among researchers and invites applicants to connect with grant recipients for insights into their experiences and research projects.How to Apply
Application Instructions
1. Submit travel grant application - Deadline: April 21, 2026
2. Required materials:
- Travel grant application form
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Statement of purpose explaining need for travel support
- Evidence of conference participation (abstract submission, registration confirmation)
- Institutional affiliation details
- Contact information
3. Selection criteria:
- First-time applicants given priority
- Professionals from lower-income countries prioritized
- Early-career professionals and students prioritized
- Presenting attendees given priority
- Geographic and professional diversity considerations
4. Funding decisions - Determined by conference travel grant committee
5. Grant recipients - Will be announced prior to conference
- Applicants are encouraged to register for the conference early
- Early-bird registration pricing available until June 1, 2026
- Limited funding available; not all applicants can be supported
- Travel grant recipients encouraged to network with conference attendees
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