AFRO-NETS> Scholarship Info -- AIDS Vaccine 2003 Conference

[Janet Feldman <kaippg@earthlink.net>]

Scholarship Info -- AIDS Vaccine 2003 Conference
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18-21 September 2003 
New York, USA
 
The AIDS Vaccine 2003 Conference Sept 18-21 in New York has a number 
of scholarships available for developing nation AIDS Vaccine 
investigators or advocates. The organizing committee has asked me to 
inform others.
 
Please pass this on to other individuals, e-mail list, eForums and 
discussion groups.
 
Please note the deadline date of July 1, 2003 to submit your scholar-
ship application. Please see below.
 
Peace Be With Us!
 
Jesse Creel
HIV-1 Vaccine Research Advocate
 
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Below is the Scholarship Info--AIDS Vaccines 2003. You will have to 
use the link below. Then click on the Travel Grants and Scholarship 
section in the side bar, scroll down to the International Scholarship 
or Community Scholarships section, then use the "International Schol-
arship Application" or "Community Scholarship Application" link to 
the online application form.
 
Alternatively you may call +1-703-535-6863.
 
AIDS Vaccines 2003
http://www.aidsvaccine2003.org/2003/
 
 
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International Scholarships
 
A limited number of scholarships to attend the conference will be 
awarded for scientists, clinicians, public health officials, and 
other health care workers based in developing countries working in 
the area of AIDS vaccine development and testing. It is expected that 
international scholarship recipients will currently be involved in or 
have plans to participate in extended Phase II and III vaccine re-
search studies in the near future (involvement may include research, 
infrastructure development, logistical support, policy making, re-
cruitment, and/or implementation).
 
Award: 
The amount of the scholarship is based on financial need and may in-
clude: transportation to/from New York (prepaid ticket at lowest 
available airfare), the conference registration fee, a stipend (to 
cover hotel, ground transportation, meals, etc.), and discounted ho-
tel accommodations (to be paid by scholarship recipient) Require-
ments: Applicant must: 
1] be involved in HIV vaccine related research, development, and/or 
   testing; 
2] committed to setting up international collaborations on AIDS vac-
   cine related projects; 
3] have a commitment to share what was learned at the conference; and 
4] be fluent in English. 
 
Application Process: 
Applicants should submit 
1] an International Scholarship Application 
   (by calling +1-703-535-6863) and 
2] a letter of recommendation (optional).
 
Selection: 
Applications will be reviewed by the Scientific Program Committee; 
international scholarships will be awarded based upon the quality of 
the application. Preference will be given to applicants who have in-
ternational collaborations and a track record in the field. 
 
Application Deadline: 
July 1, 2003 (applicants will be notified of the disposition of their 
application after July 25, 2003)
 
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Community Scholarships 
A limited number of scholarships will be awarded for community advo-
cates working in the area of AIDS vaccines to attend the conference. 
Award: The amount of the scholarship is based on financial need and 
may include: transportation to/from New York (prepaid ticket at low-
est available airfare or trainfare), the conference registration fee, 
and discounted hotel accommodations (to be paid by scholarship re-
cipient) 
 
Requirements: 
Applicant must: 
1] be able to understand scientific reports of HIV vaccine related 
   research, including abstracts, posters, and brief oral presentations 
   of trial results; 
2] be affiliated with an organization that is doing AIDS vaccine ad-
   vocacy; 
3] be involved in community outreach activities; 
4] have a commitment to share what was learned at the conference; and 
5] be fluent in English. 
 
Application Process: 
Applicants should submit 
1] a Community Scholarship Application  (by calling + 1-703-535-6863 
   and 
2] a letter of recommendation (on official letterhead with a signa-
   ture) from the organization with which the applicant is affiliated.
 
Selection: 
Selection criteria for community scholarship awardees include: advo-
cacy experience, outreach involvement, personal/professional develop-
ment, and financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who 
work with and disseminate information to under-represented or at-risk 
populations. 
 
Application Deadline: 
July 1, 2003 (applicants will be notified of the disposition of their 
application after July 25, 2003) 
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