Scholarship Info--AIDS Vaccine 2003 Conference Sept 18-21

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Dear Forum,

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 ask me to inform others.

Please pass this on to other individuals, email list, eForums and

discussion groups. Please note the deadline date of July 1, 2003 to submit your

scholarship application. Please see below.

Peace Be With US!

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 Scholarship Application " or " Community Scholarship

Application " link to the online application form. Alternatively you may call

703-535-6863.

AIDS Vaccines 2003. Address:

http://www.aidsvaccine2003.org/2003/ Changed:2:01 PM on Wednesday, May

28, 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 research studies in the

near future (involvement may include research, infrastructure

development, logistical support, policy making, recruitment, and/or

implementation).

Award:

The amount of the scholarship is based on financial need and may

include: 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 hotel

accommodations (to be paid by scholarship recipient) Requirements:

Applicant must: 1] be involved in HIV vaccine related research,

development, and/or testing; 2] committed to setting up international

collaborations on AIDS vaccine 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

(form is available below in PDF) or by calling 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

international 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)

International Scholarship Application

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Community Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships will be awarded for community advocates

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 lowest

available airfare or trainfare), the conference registration fee, and

discounted hotel accommodations (to be paid by scholarship recipient)

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 advocacy; 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 (form is

available below in PDF) or by calling 703-535-6863 and 2] a letter of

recommendation (on official letterhead with a signature) from the

organization with which the applicant is affiliated.

Selection: Selection criteria for community scholarship awardees

include: advocacy experience, outreach involvement,

personal/professional development, 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)