Open Travel Bursary

Up to $1,000 goes toward the cost of travel, accommodation and registration fees for an upcoming conference.

Graduate and Post Graduate level students/trainees are eligible to apply for the open travel bursary. This award will go towards the cost of travel, accommodation and/or registration fees for an upcoming conference the applicant has been accepted to present.

The award winner will receive:

• Up to $1000 for travel outside Canada

• Up to $750 for travel within Canada.

• Eligibility for Funding

  • Enrolled at a Canadian university or recognized Institution in a graduate or post-graduate program (e.g., medical students, residents, nursing, laboratory science, social science, fellows and post-doctoral fellows). Students must have completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent. Canadians attending university outside of Canada are eligible to apply but will be requested to show proof of Canadian residency.

  • Presenting author for an accepted abstract (oral/poster presentation) at the conference.

  • Applying prior to the conference start date.

  • Students and their supervisor must both be CAIRE members with current membership fees paid at the time of the deadline.

• Eligible expenses

  • Economy return airfare and/or ground travel

  • Hotel accommodations

  • Early registration fee

• Evaluation criteria

  • Not previously received a CAIRE travel bursary (VSPR or open travel bursary).

  • Oral versus poster presentation.

  • Description of how conference participation will contribute to career progression and goals.

  • Scientific value of presented work to immunization in Canada.

• Important Dates

  Applications open: July 21, 2022

  Applications close: Ongoing