Applications must be submitted through the CROI Abstract and Scholarship Submission System as part of the abstract submission process.
- The applicant must submit their own scholarship application.
- Each applicant may submit only 1 CROI scholarship application, such as a New Researcher, International Researcher, or Community Educator Scholarship application.
Letter of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation is required and should include:
- Be written by a mentor or institutional leader familiar with the applicant’s research
- Be on official institutional letterhead and signed by the reference writer
- Be uploaded by the applicant as a PDF through the submission system
The letter should include:
- The recommender’s name, degree or degrees, title, and institution
- The recommender’s relationship to the applicant and the length of time they have worked together
- The applicant’s current position and academic background
- Confirmation that the applicant meets the scholarship eligibility requirements
- A brief assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, research potential, and anticipated benefit from attending CROI
Incomplete or improperly submitted applications will not be considered.
Travel Support
Recipients are eligible for reimbursement of:
- Up to US $750 for travel within the United States or Canada
- Up to US $1,500 for international travel
Travel must be by air, rail, or automobile using the lowest available economy fare. Automobile travel is reimbursed for up to 200 miles roundtrip.
Scholarship travel must be booked through the CROI Travel Agency. See Scholarship Travel for additional information.
Hotel Accommodations
- Discounted hotel rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Scholarship recipients are responsible for their hotel expenses.
- All attendees must reserve accommodations through the CROI registration and housing system.
