New Researcher Scholarship

Scholarship recipients are expected to: 

• Attend the entire conference 
• Attend the Scott M. Hammer Workshop for New Researchers and Trainees on Sunday morning before the Opening Session 
• Present their accepted abstract 
• Complete the conference evaluations 

 

Recipients unable to meet these expectations should notify the CROI office as soon as possible to discuss available options. 

Additional opportunities for scholarship recipients may be announced before the conference. 

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. 

Registration 

Recipients receive complimentary registration for CROI. 

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. 

Scholarship Opportunities 

New Researcher Scholarship recipients are invited to participate in activities designed specifically for early-career investigators, including: 

• Scott M. Hammer Workshop for New Researchers and Trainees 
• Meet the Luminary Sessions, offering informal discussions with established leaders in the field 
• Poster Walks, led by members of the CROI Program Committee and other scientific experts 
• New Researcher Networking Area, located in the poster hall, gives scholarship awardees a place to meet with other scholars and CROI attendees