30/06/2026
Call for Applications:
International Bursary Grants for Early Stage Researchers to Support
Participation in Joint Conference of HRSE and PTBH in Lodz, 2026
The Organizing Committee of the Joint Conference of HRSE and PTBH is pleased to
announce the availability of International Bursary Grants (4 x 250,- €) to support
the participation of early-stage researchers from around the world. These grants
aim to promote international collaboration, facilitate scientific exchange, and
encourage the active involvement of emerging researchers in the congress.
Purpose of the Bursary
The bursary is intended to reduce financial barriers to participation by providing
partial support for travel, accommodation, and/or registration costs. The program
seeks to foster diversity, inclusion, and international networking while enabling earlystage
researchers to present their work and engage with the global research
community.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be an early-stage researcher (e.g., Master's student, PhD candidate, or
postdoctoral researcher within five years of obtaining their highest degree,
excluding documented career interruptions).
Be affiliated with a recognized academic or research institution.
Have submitted an abstract that has been accepted for oral or poster
presentation.
Demonstrate a need for financial support to attend the congress.
Commit to attending the congress in person.
Be member of the HRSE or PTBH (or has applied for membership)
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
Scientific quality and relevance of the accepted abstract.
Potential impact of congress participation on the applicant's career
development.
Motivation and expected benefits from attending the congress.
Financial need.
Geographic diversity and efforts to promote equitable participation.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
A short application letter.
A short curriculum vitae (maximum two pages).
Proof of career stage and institutional affiliation.
Confirmation of abstract submission.
A short motivation letter (maximum 400 words) describing:
o the relevance of the congress to their research,
o the expected impact on their professional development,
o the need for financial support.
Applications consisting of a single PDF file with page breaks between the
single items should be sent to:
[email protected].
Timeline
Application deadline: July 30, 2026
Notification of results: October 23, 2026
Congress dates: October 22-24, 2026
