Procedure for Application
Deadline for application : January 15, 2026
Travel Grant Applications
Trainees, including masters’ and doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, are eligible to apply for a Travel Award to attend the conference. Up to 10 travel awards of $US 500 or 1000 are available. Attribution of awards will be based on the following criteria:
- Academic excellence and research experience: based on your CV and proportionate to the level of experience
- Pertinence of the research question: Pertinence and relevance of the research question for the LHRS conference audience and conference theme
- Methodological quality: The quality of the work you propose to present
The Life History Research Society is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We recognize that travel costs can be a significant barrier to participation, therefore we will prioritize trainees from Low- and Middle-Income Countries and those travelling from afar for the attribution of the Awards.
Instructions for travel awards
1. Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for a travel bursary, you must:
- Be a registered student/trainee or postdoc.
- Have submitted an abstract that has been accepted to be presented during the conference. However, please note that you can still apply before receiving notification of abstract acceptance.
2. Application requirements
Please send the following merged document to lifehistorysociety@gmail.com by January 15, 2026:
- A Brief Cover Letter (max 500 words): Explain your motivations to attend the conference and how this will impact your research or professional growth.
- Estimated Budget: A simple breakdown of your expected travel and lodging costs in US$.
- CV/Resume: A short version (max 2 pages).
3. Important dates
- Application deadline: 15 January 2026
- Notification of outcome: 31 January 2026
- Deadline to accept award: 10 February 2026
Attribution of the award: 3-5 June 2026 during the conference (by wire transfer)
