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!

Jesse 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)