Training Support Grants :: Biosecurity Engagement Program

TRAINING AND CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATION

Please be advised, due to the recent travel conditions from the COVID-19 outbreak, the BEP Travel Grant Program will only be sponsoring participants to virtual events until further notice.

Please note that until further notice, BEP Travel Grants are awarded on a once per year per person policy. If you are awarded funding to travel, you will not be able to attend another event with BEP support during the same calendar year.

WHAT TRAVEL GRANT COVERS:

BEP’s travel grants cover travel costs, including airfare, lodging, per diem, conference fees, visa reimbursement and transport costs. The duration of the travel should not exceed 15 days. Grantees are expected to complete an evaluation and provide documentation of expenses upon return home.

WHEN TO APPLY?

If the applicant needs to apply for a visa to the destination: Application must be received at least 120 days before the event start date.

If the applicant already has a visa for the destination: Application must be received at least 90 days before the event start date.

Applicants are responsible for applying for their own visa.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please follow the directions below to submit your travel grant application for funding consideration by the U.S. Department of State’s Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP).

1. Fill out ALL fields of this form. Please note that BEP cannot review incomplete applications.

2. Attach the following applicable documents, using the interface below:

Passport copy
Curriculum vitae (see note below for requirements)
Copy of the abstract/poster
Copy of visa (if acquired) to event country
Invitation letter or event announcement

3. Submit the form - if you have any trouble uploading documents or submitting the form, please contact grants@bepstate.net

A note about the Curriculum vitae (CV): CV must be attached with your application. Your application will not be reviewed if the CV is not attached. The CV must include the following:

Full name and contact information
Education
Professional experience (employment history)
Publications - up to 5 most recent and relevant publications
Participation in international training and conferences - up to 5 most recent training events and conferences

TRAINING AND CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATION FORM

Please complete and submit this form, attaching the appropriate documents as indicated. All questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Title ^*

First Name ^*

Middle Name

Last Name ^*

Email Address ^*

Country of Citizenship ^*

Highest Degree Earned ^*

Field of Degree ^*

Have you received BEP support to attend events before? ^*

Yes

If yes, please list which BEP-supported events you previously attended:

Passport Number ^*

Passport Type ^*

Passport Date of Issue (DD/MM/YYYY) ^*

Passport Valid Until Date (DD/MM/YYYY) ^*

Name of Organization, Institute or Agency ^*

Address of Organization, Institute or Agency ^*

Type of Organization ^*

Phone ^*

Fax

Website ( URL, include http:// ) ^*

Title and Position (Briefly describe your job responsibilities & area of expertise) ^*

Does your supervisor/organization need to approve your travel? ^*

Yes

Event Name ^*

Event Location ^*

Event Description ^*

Event Start Date (DD/MM/YYYY) ^*

Event End Date (DD/MM/YYYY) ^*

Event Website ( URL, include http:// ) ^*

Event Registration Fees ^*

Event Registration Deadline Date (DD/MM/YYYY) ^*

Visa Required (if yes, please note "When to Apply" section above) ^*

Yes

Visa Application Fees ^*

Describe your involvement in the event (oral presentation, poster presentation, abstract presentation, speaker, panel expert, audience member, etc.) ^*

Explain the event's relevance towards your work ^*

Describe how you will use the knowledge gained from participation in this event in your organization or institution ^*

Please upload a scanned copy of your passport ^*

Please upload your curriculum vitae (see note above for requirements) ^*

Abstract Title (if presenting)

Please upload your abstract/poster (if presenting)

Please upload a scanned copy of your visa for the event country (if already acquired)

Please upload your letter of invitation or an event announcement ^*