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We acknowledge and appreciate the receipt of many applications.

Travel Grant for Doctors/Researchers Aged 35 or Under

The JDDW 2021 Travel Grant was established to foster global interaction among young doctors and researchers. Abstract authors are encouraged to apply for our Travel Grant, as outlined below:

1. NUMBER OF GRANT

A total of 10 people will be receiving Travel Grant.
Priority will be given to applicants from countries with limited opportunity to attend International Congress / learning activities due to economical disadvantages.

2. AWARD DETAILS

Transportation: Actual cost of transportation, up to one thousand US dollars (US$1,000).
Registration.

  • These expenses will be reimbursed after JDDW 2021 is over and your presence is confirmed.

Accommodation: JDDW will reserve a hotel room and cover the cost (single room for four nights).

3. APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Noon, Monday, February 1 through noon, Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Japan time (same as the application period for JDDW 2021 abstracts).

4. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Young overseas doctors/researchers, who live outside of Japan, without Japanese nationality, 35 years old or younger, as of November 4, 2021 (the first day of JDDW 2021).
Please submit your CV for application.
Statement of your interest in attending and presenting at JDDW 2021.
Once the selection has been approved, applicants will be required to submit the copy of passport and the confirmation letter of the head of department. This letter needs to be signed by the head of department and should state applicant’s current work.
You are requested to pay the Participation/Registration fee of JPY15,000 in advance. In the event that you are selected for the Travel Grant, the fee will be refunded.

5. SELECTION PROCESS

The International Committee of JDDW will select the Travel Grant by reviewing abstracts received for JDDW 2021.

6. HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by submitting your abstract. Online submission of abstracts for the theme sessions and digital poster sessions for the Travel Grant can be made from the Submission Page (click the "Travel Grant" checkbox).

7. AWARD NOTIFICATION

Each applicant will be notified by e-mail around late July of 2021.

8. PENALTY FOR ABSTRACT CANCELLATION OR NON-PRESENTATION

After the decision on acceptance of abstracts, if you cancel your abstract or do not present your abstract at the conference, you will be prohibited from submitting abstracts to JDDW for a period of two (2) years.

Important note: In case you would require supporting documents for Visa application, please note that the Secretariat will only provide an Invitation Letter. A “Letter of Guarantee” will not be provided.