The International Society of Atopic Dermatitis (ISAD) is pleased to offer a limited number of international travel grants and scholarships for the Georg Rajka International Symposium in Beijing. These grants are designed to support individuals with accepted abstract presentations for in-person attendance.
ANNOUNCEMENT (2026-09-01)
If you have applied for the international travel grant in time and if your submission has been selected for an oral presentation (in a plenary session or during a break session), your travel grant is hereby awarded.
The results are now available on platform.isad.org after logging in.
What the Grant Includes:
For International delegates
- A financial Stipend:
A fixed amount to be used toward travel expenses (refer to the [stipend table] for specific amounts by region). - A complimentary Registration (Oct 17-19):
Waived fees for the full Rajka Symposium (including all scientific sessions/workshop and the welcome reception). - An invitation to the Rajka Ceremony (Oct. 18):
(if organized) - Accommodation:
Accommodation at the China World Hotel is now included in the grant and covers the nights of October 16–19.
➜ Please confirm your interest by following these instructions.
For Chinese/local delegates
The grant is managed locally, please apply to CARM.
Eligibility & Conditions:
- Abstract Requirement:
You must have an accepted abstract (oral) for the symposium, ranked with a minimum of 3 stars. - Visa Deadline:
All recipients must submit proof of a valid visa (or exemption) by September 30, 2026.
Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the grant and invitation. - Motivation Statement:
You will be required to provide a brief paragraph outlining your reasons for applying for the grant. - Meeting Report:
Recipients are required to submit a full report of the meeting. This document must be co-signed by your Chief of Service or Department Head to verify your attendance and the content of the report within the month following the meeting. - Other:
- The travel grants are only available for primary presenters attending the conference in-person in Beijing.
- Applicant must provide proof of the means of transportation (invoices, plane ticket, etc.) and expenses incurred.
- Applicant must not have previously received one of the ISAD grants for the last 3 years.
How to apply
The application form is available after submitting an abstract, on the platform, until Sept 1.
After the deadline, please contact laurent@isad.org to register on the waiting list.
Check also the “reimbursement instructions” for the full list of pieces to provide (flight ticket, bank account info., …).