Travel Stipend and Abstract Application for the 2027 Symposium

Travel Stipend and Abstract Application for the 2027 Symposium

Submit your trainee travel stipend and abstract - due Jan 14, 2027 (Noon PST).
Important Instructions

AI tools should not be used to write the statement of interest or abstract.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE at Noon PST January 14th, 2027. You will be notified of your application status by early February.

Please DO NOT REGISTER for the Symposium if applying for an abstract WITH a travel stipend.
- Abstract with Travel Stipend applicants must be a TRAINEE (currently training medical students, graduate students, residents, clinical or postdoctoral fellows, and related medical/research training pathways) and provide: basic information, a statement of interest, letter of support, and a research abstract. Travel stipends are only available with an abstract submission.
- Abstract Only Applicants must provide: basic information and a research abstract.
Application Type
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Email Address
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Current Institution / Affiliation (as you would like it to appear on your name badge)
Institution City, State/Province (US & Canada only), and Country
Additional Current Institution / Affiliation #2 (not listed above)
Additional Current Institution / Affiliation #3 (not listed above)
Current Position/Level
Current Trainee Status
Current Department
If currently practicing in infectious diseases, which population do you care for?

Other
Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume

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Statement of Interest - Please write a 250-350 word statement discussing why you would like to attend the 2027 Symposium.
Faculty Mentor Name
Letter of Support (PDF or DOCX, required for Travel Stipend applicants)

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Would you like to be considered for an oral (5 minute rapid talks) presentation?
Abstract Title
Please enter ALL authors' names AND affiliations in the order they will appear on the poster. Include your own name/affiliation along with any co-authors.
Research Abstract - Do NOT use AI tools to write this abstract. The abstract word limit is 300 words. We require a structured abstract with a Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion sections. For case reports please provide Background, Case Presentation, and Conclusion sections for up to three cases.
Please select the appropriate subject area.

Other
Please enter any applicable disclosures of conflict of interest (COI) information for all authors. COI should be within 24 months pertaining to the topic of your abstract and include research support (i.e., grants paid to your institution) and personal support (i.e., consultant, board member).
I attest that AI-assisted technologies were not used to develop the materials for this application including any statements of interest, or abstracts.
Please enter your signature in the box below. By entering your name you are confirming that the materials and information you have provided are accurate and correctly reflect your eligibility.
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