Scholarship Opportunities

Application & review

How scholarships are awarded

Applications are assessed by three independent reviewers. Selection is based on the ranking of submitted abstracts and the importance of the applicant's role, with separate criteria set for each scholarship category.

Scholarship support is offered for delegates travelling to the 8th International Conference on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users, held at Le Westin in Montréal, Canada. Three categories recognise different kinds of contribution: academic scholarships for researchers, practitioner scholarships for service providers, and community scholarships for people with lived experience. Together they reflect the conference's central premise that better outcomes in hepatitis care depend on collaboration between science, frontline practice, and communities affected by substance use.

Applications for conference scholarships are reviewed by three independent reviewers, keeping the assessment impartial and transparent. Selection is guided by the ranking of submitted abstracts and by the importance of the applicant's role within the response to hepatitis in substance users. Abstract submissions remain the primary evidence of scholarly merit, while the role of the applicant is weighed so that the programme reflects a balanced mix of disciplines, settings, and perspectives rather than a single professional viewpoint.

Beyond the awards themselves, the conference provides a structured programme of oral presentations, poster sessions, invited symposia, and sponsored industry sessions, with recordings and presentation materials made available online after the meeting. This digital archive extends the reach of the scholarship investment, allowing delegates who could not attend — or who travel on limited budgets — to engage with the scientific content in the weeks and months that follow.

Travelling to Montréal involves practical considerations covered on the conference site, including location and travel guidance, accommodation options, visa information, and details of local attractions. Application deadlines, including late-breaking and standard submission windows, are published alongside the programme, giving prospective delegates and scholarship applicants clear timeframes for planning. A network of affiliated organisations, sponsors, and supporters underpins the event and helps sustain the accessibility of delegate participation.

Next steps

Applying and registering

Registration confirmations were sent by email once registration was completed, and payment proof was required to guarantee a place. Payment for registrations was due by Friday 6 September 2019 to guarantee attendance.