ISUOG is proud to offer a limited number of grants for researchers from underserved regions to attend the 37th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology in person.

The grant will support individuals who are committed to research and improvement of services in their own regions and only candidates who meet the eligibility and qualifying criteria should apply. 
 
Click here to view last year's Travel Grant winners.
 

Eligibility

  • Holds a postgraduate degree in obstetrics and/or gynecology or is engaged in imaging in obstetrics and gynecology
  • Has been in practice for three years or more as a specialist or trainee
  • Practices in a low-resource country
  • Spends 50% of working time in a medical school, teaching hospital or government agency
  • Can communicate fluently in English
  • Can present an oral communication or presentation in person, if their submitted abstract is accepted
  • Can attend the full scientific program of the Congress (13 - 16 September 2027) 
  • Has not previously received an ISUOG Travel Grant
 

Qualifying criteria

  • A letter of recommendation in English from the Chair of your department or government/project Director. The letter must confirm that each of the eligibility criteria has been met prior to application
  • A written statement from the applicant in English explaining why you are applying and the potential benefits for you if you attend
  • An abstract must be submitted on or before the deadline date for consideration in the program and accepted for presentation
 

Administration of the grant

Successful applicants will be notified by ISUOG in June 2027. Successful applicants only will be provided with the following (ISUOG will notify successful applicants about this, the full conditions, and make the arrangements following the acceptance notification):
 
  • Complimentary registration to attend the Congress in person.
  • Economy return air travel and travel insurance from the applicant’s country up to the value of £800 (local currency equivalent). Travel will be booked by ISUOG through their appointed travel agent.
  • Up to 4 nights’ accommodation in Lisbon, Portugal between the dates 13 - 16 September 2027. Accommodation will be booked by ISUOG.
  • A per diem of GBP £40 per day (local currency equivalent) for the duration of the Congress (13 - 16 September 2027). This will be given onsite at the registration desk upon arrival.
  • An invitation letter and flight/accommodation confirmation documents to facilitate the visa application process, if required.
 
Please note:
  • It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain and pay for any visas or other documents required for entry to Portugal and any stopover countries.
  • If international travel is prohibited or it is agreed between ISUOG and the applicant that travel is not advised for any other reason, ISUOG will convert the successful applicant's registration to a virtual registration.
  • Successful applicants will be required to attend a minimum of three sessions of the ISUOG scientific program per day.
 

How to apply

  • When you submit your abstract you will be able to apply for the travel grant and upload the required documents.
  • If you are submitting more than one abstract you only need to upload the documents once.

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