2026-2027 SCN International Travel Awards
There are a limited number of awards available each quarter that will be awarded on a competitive basis. Complete all sections below. Please note that only after submitting this application form, can your reference upload their letter of support. Their letter of support must be submitted by 11:59 PM (sender's time) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Please ensure you give full and complete answers to each of the requested information sections below, as these will be used during the competitive evaluation to rank applications and make award decisions.
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
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2. ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR INFORMATION
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Letter of Support
After you submit your application, your academic supervisor entered above will automatically receive an email with instructions to upload their confidential letter. Please follow up with them to ensure they receive this email and submit their letters by the application deadline described on the website. We strongly recommend contacting your references well in advance of the deadline.
3. APPLICATION QUESTIONS FOR SCN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARD
Provide the title, location (country and city), and dates of the international meeting for which you are requesting SCN travel support.
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Describe how this international meeting is related to stem cells and regenerative medicine (max 100 words).
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Provide the abstract that you plan to submit to the international meeting (max 300 words).
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0/300
Describe how your research aligns with the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine (max 100 words).
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0/100
Describe how your attendance at the proposed international meeting will significantly benefit your research project and career goals, using clear and specific examples (max 250 words).
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0/250
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4. DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS SECTION
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