ANS/ANC Travel Grant 2026 in Namibia
The ANC Travel Grant helps students and early-career scientists cover travel expenses to attend the ANC X 2026 conference in Namibia. Applications are open until 16 October 2026.
Overview
The ANS/ANC Travel Grant is administered by the African Nutrition Society to assist university students and early-career young scientists in nutrition and dietetics. The grant provides financial support to attend the 10th Africa Nutrition Conference (ANC X 2026) in Windhoek, Namibia, taking place from 30 November to 4 December 2026. Selected recipients are required to submit a brief report after the conference concludes.
Benefits
- Partial funding ranging between 400 and 1000 USD, depending on travel costs and applicant needs.
- Assistance toward return air travel, accommodation, and conference registration fees.
Eligibility
- Open to university students and early-career young scientists focusing on nutrition and dietetics.
- Applicants must have submitted an abstract for the conference that has been accepted for either an oral or a poster presentation.
- Selection takes into account equitable regional and country distribution.
How to Apply
To submit your application, complete the online application form and provide all required documentation, which includes a one-page CV in Word format and proof of conference registration and abstract acceptance. Be sure to detail any additional funding sources and expected funding shortfalls within the form before the final submission deadline.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026 at 12 noon GMT.