To facilitate attendance at the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease, and ensure as many members of the RHD community as possible can attend, travel grants are available to delegates from low- or middle-income countries (LMIC)*.
Travel grants are of a set amount, depending on the applicant’s country:
AUD $1,500 for delegates living in an LMIC in Oceania (including Pacific Island countries) and South East Asia (including Timor-Leste)
AUD $2,000 for delegates living in an LMIC in South Asia
AUD $2,500 for delegates living in an LMIC in Africa, Sub-Sahara, Latin America & South America.
As a limited number of travel grants are available, recipients will be prioritized according to the following criteria:
Abstract accepted for presentation at the Congress.
Income group of the applicant’s country of residence (prioritization of low- and low-middle income countries).
Impact of the applicant’s research and/or advocacy work, based on submission of an up-to-date CV.
The Congress Organizing Committee is solely responsible for determining travel grant recipients.
*Categorization of LMICs taken from the World Bank - https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups
application process
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their materials in advance to ensure a smooth submission process. As part of the application, you will be asked to provide details about your professional background, current work in rheumatic heart disease (or a related field), and the potential impact of attending the Congress.
You will also be required to upload a current CV and may optionally include a letter of support.
Preparing your responses ahead of time will help you clearly demonstrate your experience, impact, and need for financial support.
What you’ll need to prepare
- An up-to-date CV (PDF format)
- An optional letter of support or recommendation from a supervisor, mentor, or organisation
- Details of your current role, organisation, and career stage
- Information about your abstract submission (if applicable)
- Short written responses outlining:
- Your current work in rheumatic heart disease or a related field
- The impact of your work to date
- How attending the Congress will benefit your work and/or community